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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 Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Luton to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Luton to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 55m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express.
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