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Compare bus and train for Cambridge to Luton
Omio 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 an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $74.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m 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 |
 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.
Compare ways to travel from Cambridge to Luton
Compare the available ways to get from Cambridge to Luton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Luton:
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Luton costing on average $74.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 11m.
Tickets start at around $29 compared to roughly $14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$15. The journey takes 1h 41m versus 1h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Cambridge to Luton
How to get from Cambridge to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cambridge to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:10 PM 1h10 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) 2:20 PM Luton $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
1:10 PM 1h10 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) 2:20 PM Luton $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
1:10 PM 1h10 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) 2:20 PM Luton $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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C418728:25 AM 1h45 Cambridge South 10:10 AM Luton station (LUT) $67 1 One-way 1 transfer - W45729+C41885
10:25 AM 1h45 Cambridge South 12:10 PM Luton station (LUT) $67 1 One-way 1 transfer - C02730+C41878
9:25 AM 1h45 Cambridge South 11:10 AM Luton station (LUT) $67 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
2:25 AM 1h10 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) 3:35 AM Luton $10 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
4:00 AM 1h10 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) 5:10 AM Luton $10 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
3:00 PM 1h15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) 4:15 PM Luton $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Luton:
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Luton costing on average $74.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 11m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Luton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge South and arrive in London Luton Airport (LUA).
- Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Travel with Thameslink, Great Northern, Greater Anglia to go to Luton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
- 10 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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