How to travel from Luton to Cambridge

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Compare train and bus for Luton to Cambridge

Omio 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 €25. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 32m. 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 €25, and a train costs an average of €35.

Distance: 31 miles (51 km)

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€26

Average price

Cheapest

€62

Average price

2h 2m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 32m

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30m

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2h 8m

Average total duration

1h 38m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.0kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Luton to Cambridge

How to get from Luton to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Luton to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:50AM1h25
Luton
11:15AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
$141One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:50AM1h25
Luton
11:15AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
$141One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National ExpressNX786
09:10PM1h15
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
10:25PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
$311One-way
0 transfers

Other options

East Midlands TrainsC52487+Great NorthernG81635
09:26AM1h47
Luton station (LUT)
11:13AMCambridge station (CBG)
$831One-way
1 transfer
ThameslinkW59422 · G84468
09:29AM2h10
Luton station (LUT)
11:39AMCambridge station (CBG)
$831One-way
1 transfer
ThameslinkW59419 · G84464
08:59AM2h10
Luton station (LUT)
11:09AMCambridge station (CBG)
$831One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX786
09:05AM1h20
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
10:25AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
$311One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:40PM1h20
Luton
10:00PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
$141One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX737 · NX728
08:00AM3h35
Luton, Station Interchange
11:35AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
$331One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Luton to Cambridge

Travel 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 Luton to Cambridge.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Luton and Cambridge including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Cambridge is a bus with an average price of $31 (€25).

This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Cambridge:

A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Cambridge costing on average $45 (€35).

The fastest way to travel from Luton to Cambridge is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 55m.

The distance from Luton to Cambridge is approximately 31 miles (51 km).
The average frequency per day from Luton to Cambridge is:
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Luton to Cambridge:
  • Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
  • Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Luton to Cambridge, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Cambridge by bus.
  • Travel with Great Northern, Thameslink, Abellio Greater Anglia, east_midlands_trains to go to Cambridge by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Luton to Cambridge:
  • 5 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Luton to Cambridge often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Kings Cross (KGX), Oxford, London Stansted Airport, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cambridge and these popular destinations at a great price.

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