How to travel from Luton to Swansea, United Kingdom

The distance between Luton and Swansea is around 325km (202 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Luton to Swansea by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Cardiff (CWL), Train

Fly from London Luton (LTN) to Cardiff (CWL) then take the train to Swansea.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £160($190)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Farringdon and then to Swansea.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station and then to Swansea Quadrant Bus Station.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £25($30)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Swansea.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance325km (202 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Luton and Swansea

There are several options for getting from Luton to Swansea by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($190).

The distance between Luton and Swansea is around 325km (202 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 245km (152 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Luton and Swansea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Luton to Swansea is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £160 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Luton and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Luton and Swansea. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Luton to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Farringdon and Paddington station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Thameslink and Great Western Railway run train services between Luton and Swansea. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Luton and Swansea. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Luton to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Luton and Swansea. Buses run twice a week and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Luton to Swansea. We recommend that you fly from London Luton (LTN) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Swansea. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Swansea is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Swansea. Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Luton and Swansea. The distance is around 325km (202 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Luton to Swansea is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).

How do I get from Luton to Swansea

Compare travel optionsbetween Luton and Swansea

Transport options from Luton to Swansea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Cardiff (CWL), Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
£160($190)
hourly804km (500 miles)
Plane and Train4h 25m
£235($275)
hourly1,082km (672 miles)
Train
3h 45m
£95($110)
hourly361km (224 miles)
Bus
5hrs
£25($30)
twice a week371km (231 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
£57($67)
on demand325km (202 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Luton and Swansea

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Airports near Swansea

The following major airports near Swansea offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Swansea
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
89km (56 miles) from Swansea
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Swansea