- Must visit
Wardown House, Museum and Gallery
Luton's main museum in a Victorian mansion, covering local history, hats, lace, and changing exhibitions in a well-kept park setting.
Cheapest price
zł41
Average price
zł107
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 11 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cambridge to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to Luton will cost around zł107 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł41.
Of the 18 buses that leave Cambridge for Luton on Mon, Aug 03, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct buses cover the 51 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest buses will take 1 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from zł48. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł48, and a train costs an average of zł91.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł55 Average price Cheapest | zł223 Average price | zł50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Luton:
A bus is zł167 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Luton costing on average zł223.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 34m.
You'll arrive about -1h -16m sooner (1h 24m by bus vs 1h 8m by car) and save roughly zł-5.55 compared to fuel and tolls (zł55 vs zł50). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by National Express, FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price zł41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price zł71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price zł41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price zł41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price zł117 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price zł117 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł117 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price zł117 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price zł117 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price zł117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price zł41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price zł117 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price zł117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price zł41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price zł117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price zł41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price zł117 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 4h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price zł117 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price zł117 |
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Luton buses for today, Sunday, August 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX786 | 10:40 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h15 | 11:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 2:25 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h10 | 3:35 AM Luton | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX786 | 2:50 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h10 | 4:00 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h10 | 5:10 AM Luton | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:35 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h20 | 6:55 AM Luton | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX786 | 6:00 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h20 | 7:20 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX786 · NX737 | 6:00 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h00 | 9:00 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
NX786 | 10:40 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h20 | 12:00 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX786 · NX737 | 10:40 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h50 | 1:30 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX737 | 12:15 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h45 | 4:00 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:10 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h10 | 2:20 PM Luton | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 · NX737 | 1:55 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 5h20 | 7:15 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
NX786 | 2:15 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h20 | 3:35 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h15 | 4:15 PM Luton | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h20 | 6:25 PM Luton | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX786 | 7:10 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h15 | 8:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX786 · NX737 | 7:10 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h20 | 9:30 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
NX777 · NX737 | 7:15 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h44 | 11:59 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Cambridge to Luton run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at zł48 if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:03, the last at 23:53. The fastest bus covers the 31 miles (51 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 31 miles (51 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price zł48 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 12:03 AM |
Last bus 11:53 PM |
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Discover the best of Luton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Luton trip today.
Luton's main museum in a Victorian mansion, covering local history, hats, lace, and changing exhibitions in a well-kept park setting.
Museum complex with rural life displays, carriages, gardens, and archaeology, making it one of Luton's strongest family-friendly heritage sites.
Working hat factory museum explaining Luton's famous hat-making trade through machinery, displays, and guided tours in an authentic setting.
Large formal park with lakes, bridges, museum, and broad lawns, ideal for relaxing walks and one of Luton's best-loved green spaces.
Historic town centre square beside St Mary's Church, valued for events, heritage surroundings, and an authentic sense of old Luton.
Extensive parkland with gardens, play areas, and museum access, popular for family walks and exploring Luton's former estate landscape.
A Bedfordshire pastry with chopped meat, suet, onions and seasoning. It is closely tied to the county around Luton and is a classic local comfort food.
A suet dumpling stuffed with currants or jam. Long associated with Bedfordshire home cooking, it is a traditional local pudding served warm.
A rich fruit cake packed with dried fruit and spices. It is a historic Bedfordshire bake often made for family gatherings and festive occasions.
Established Turkish restaurant known for grilled meats, meze and generous portions. Casual atmosphere and dependable local favourite.
Well-known Indian restaurant with polished service and a long-standing reputation. Popular for classic curries in a smart but relaxed setting.
Popular South Indian venue serving dosas, idli and vegetarian dishes. Simple setting, strong reputation and reliable regional flavours.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels near the airport can be pricey, but dining and local transit are usually cheaper than central London.
Service may be included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafes is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to Luton by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Luton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cambridge to Luton buses use the Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) to Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Luton, Station Interchange. Use this guide to compare Cambridge and Luton bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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