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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Luton Airport to Cambridge

Showing times and prices for Jul 17

Cheapest price

$98

Average price

$98

Fastest journey

2 h 11 m

Average duration

2 h 17 m

Trains per day

Distance

49 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Luton Airport to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Luton Airport to Cambridge will cost around $98 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $98.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from London Luton Airport to Cambridge without transferring at least 2 times.

Luton Dart+ East Midlands Trains

Y07315+

Y30261

08:17AM2h13

London Luton Airport (LUA)

10:30AMCambridge station (CBG)

$981One-way

2 transfers

Luton Dart+ Thameslink

Y36677+

Y30261

08:19AM2h20

London Luton Airport (LUA)

10:39AMCambridge North (CMB)

$981One-way

2 transfers

Luton Dart+ Thameslink

Y36478+

Y30261

08:09AM2h21

London Luton Airport (LUA)

10:30AMCambridge station (CBG)

$981One-way

2 transfers

Luton Dart+ Thameslink

Y36677+

Y30261

08:19AM2h11

London Luton Airport (LUA)

10:30AMCambridge station (CBG)

$981One-way

2 transfers

Luton Dart+ Thameslink

Y37010+

Y30261

08:05AM2h25

London Luton Airport (LUA)

10:30AMCambridge station (CBG)

$981One-way

2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for London Luton Airport to Cambridge

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €47.

Distance: 30 miles (49 km)

Compare train with

Train	Most popular Bus
€68 Average price	€33 Average price Cheapest
2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

London Luton Airport to Cambridge train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday, July 17

Last updated at 9:46 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Luton Dart+Y37010+Y30261	On time 7:05 AM London Luton Airport (LUA)	2h25	9:30 AM Cambridge station (CBG)	2 transfers
Luton Dart+Y36478+Y30261	On time 7:09 AM London Luton Airport (LUA)	2h21	9:30 AM Cambridge station (CBG)	2 transfers
Luton Dart+Y07315+Y30261	On time 7:17 AM London Luton Airport (LUA)	2h13	9:30 AM Cambridge station (CBG)	2 transfers
Luton Dart+Y36677+Y30261	On time 7:19 AM London Luton Airport (LUA)	2h20	9:39 AM Cambridge North (CMB)	2 transfers
Luton Dart+Y36677+Y30261	On time 7:19 AM London Luton Airport (LUA)	2h11	9:30 AM Cambridge station (CBG)	2 transfers
Luton Dart+Y36677 · Y36845	On time 7:19 AM London Luton Airport (LUA)	2h22	9:41 AM Cambridge station (CBG)	2 transfers
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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Luton Airport to Cambridge

United Kingdom

Trains from London Luton Airport to Cambridge run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $59 (€47) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $25 (€20)

Distance

30 miles (49 km)

Average train duration

1h 40m

Cheapest ticket price

$59 (€47)

Trains per day

Fastest train

1h 26m

First train

07:17

Last train

22:07

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $25 (€20)

Train providers: Great Northern and Thameslink from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cambridge trains

Great Northern and Thameslink trains will get you to Cambridge from London Luton Airport (LTN) from $57 (€46). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Northern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed trains, regional trains, and sleeper services. The high-speed trains are called InterCity Express Trains and they offer a fast and comfortable journey between major cities. The regional trains are called Regional Express Trains and they provide a slower but more frequent service to smaller towns and villages. The sleeper services are called Caledonian Sleeper Trains and they offer overnight journeys with comfortable sleeping compartments. The most popular routes for Great Northern are London to Cambridge, London to Peterborough, and London to Norwich. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Great Northern from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cambridge train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 7 min
Cheapest Price: $63

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

Train information from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cambridge with Thameslink:

Average Duration: 2 h 6 min
Cheapest Price: $57

FAQs: Trains from London Luton Airport to Cambridge

FAQs: Travel by train from London Luton Airport to Cambridge easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London Luton Airport to Cambridge.

Cheap train tickets from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cambridge can start from as little as $57 (€46) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cambridge is $81 (€65); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cambridge is 2 h 1 min to travel the 30 mile (49 km) long trip, with around there are 5 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cambridge leaves at 5: 17 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cambridge leaves at 8: 21 PM.

There are 5 trains a day from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cambridge which require at least one change with Great Northern or Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the route from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cambridge you can take a train with Great Northern or Thameslink. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cambridge on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 8: 21 PM.

A trip to Cambridge from London Luton Airport (LTN) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 1 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cambridge by train is September.

You have options as you can travel between London Luton Airport (LTN) and Cambridge 2 different ways: bus or train.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from London Luton Airport to Cambridge

London

Cambridge

Cambridge North Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

information

Address

Cambridge North Station, Cowley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 0WZ

Phone Number

+44 8450507080

Distance to city center

3 km

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff
Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
Accessible toilets: Yes
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: Yes
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes

Toilets Location: Station foyer
National key toilets: Yes
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are available on each platform

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: Yes
Storage location: Adjacent station building.
Storage CCTV: Yes

Information Desk

Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878

Public transit options for Cambridge North

Location for Rail Replacement Services: From bus stop on station forecourt.

Cambridge

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Car Rental

information

Address

Cambridge station, Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JW

Phone Number

+44 8450507080

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:00 Saturday 05:10 - 23:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:55

Distance to city center

1 km

Parking

Car Park: Premium Bay

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
Accessible toilets: Yes
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: Yes
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No

Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The accessible toilets are on platform 4
National key toilets: Yes
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Lounge