- Must visit
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Major university museum with masterpieces, antiquities and decorative arts in a grand building. A leading cultural highlight in Cambridge.
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Luton to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Cambridge will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 21 buses that leave Luton for Cambridge on Sat, Jul 18, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 18 the direct buses cover the 51 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Sat, Jul 18 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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NX786Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 34m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Luton to Cambridge:
A bus is $48 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Cambridge costing on average $63 (€52).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 49m.
You'll arrive about -1h -29m sooner (1h 34m by bus vs 1h 5m by car) and save roughly $-1.10 (€-0.90) compared to fuel and tolls ($14 (€12) vs $13 (€11)). 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 National Express | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Cambridge buses for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX786 | 12:40 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h20 | 2:00 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 · NX727 | 1:35 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 3h50 | 5:25 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
NX737 · NX727 | 1:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h30 | 5:25 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
NX737 · NX786 | 3:40 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 3h15 | 6:55 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
NX786 | 5:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h30 | 6:55 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 · NX786 | 6:35 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 3h50 | 10:25 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:05 PM Luton | 1h15 | 8:20 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 · NX727 | 8:45 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 5h00 | 1:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
NX737 · NX777 | 8:45 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 5h00 | 1:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
NX786 | 9:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h15 | 10:25 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 PM Luton | 1h15 | 11:35 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
NX786 | 1:20 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h15 | 2:35 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 · NX786 | 2:35 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 3h10 | 5:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
NX786 | 4:30 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h15 | 5:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 · NX777 | 5:50 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 3h55 | 9:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
NX737 · NX777 | 6:10 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h35 | 9:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:55 AM Luton | 1h15 | 8:10 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 · NX786 | 8:15 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 2h10 | 10:25 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:40 AM Luton | 1h20 | 10:00 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX786 | 9:05 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h20 | 10:25 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 · NX786 | 10:25 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 3h35 | 2:00 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Luton to Cambridge run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:20, the last at 23:53. The fastest bus covers the 31 miles (51 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 31 miles (51 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 1:20 AM |
Last bus 11:53 PM |
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