How to travel from Swansea to Luton, United Kingdom

The distance between Swansea and Luton is around 324km (202 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Swansea to Luton 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bridgend then fly from Cardiff (CWL) to London Luton (LTN).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
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Train

Take the train to London Paddington and then to Luton.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Luton Airport London.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)

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Drive

Drive to Luton.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance324km (202 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swansea and Luton

There are several options for getting from Swansea to Luton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($160).

The distance between Swansea and Luton is around 324km (202 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 245km (152 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Swansea and Luton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swansea to Luton is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £135 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Luton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swansea and Luton. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swansea to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington and Farringdon Without. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Great Western Railway and Thameslink run train services between Swansea and Luton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Swansea and Luton. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swansea to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

National Express, FlixBus, Megabus UK, Arriva UK and Green Line run regular bus services between Swansea and Luton. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swansea to Luton. We recommend that you take the train to Bridgend then fly from Cardiff (CWL) to London Luton (LTN). instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Luton is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Luton. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) 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 Swansea and Luton. The distance is around 324km (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 Swansea to Luton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Swansea and Luton

Transport options from Swansea to Luton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 15m
£135($160)
hourly805km (500 miles)
Train
3h 35m
£95($110)
hourly361km (224 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 55m
£16($19)
every 4 hours371km (230 miles)
Bus via London Victoria Coach Station6h 55m
£28($33)
4 times a day397km (247 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
£57($67)
on demand324km (202 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Swansea and Luton

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Airports near Luton

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

LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Luton
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
46km (28 miles) from Luton
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Luton