How to travel from Luton to Cambridge

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Travel Information from Luton to Cambridge

Distance32 miles (51 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$16 - $32
Cheapest modeBus • $16 (€14) • 1 h 15 min
Fastest modeBus • $16 (€14) • 1 h 15 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or Great Northern

Travel 32 miles (51 km) by train or bus from Luton to Cambridge. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or Great Northern among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Luton to Cambridge.

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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.

National ExpressNX737 · NX728
08:00AM3h35
Luton, Station Interchange
11:35AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
$331One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX737 · NX728
08:00AM3h35
Luton, Station Interchange
11:35AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
$331One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

National ExpressNX786
09:10PM1h15
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
10:25PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
$441One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ThameslinkY36686+Great NorthernY30271
09:29AM2h01
Luton station (LUT)
11:30AMCambridge station (CBG)
$801One-way
1 transfer
ThameslinkY36686 · Y36854
09:29AM2h12
Luton station (LUT)
11:41AMCambridge station (CBG)
$801One-way
1 transfer
ThameslinkY36681+Great NorthernY30266
08:59AM2h01
Luton station (LUT)
11:00AMCambridge station (CBG)
$801One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX786
09:05AM1h20
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
10:25AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
$441One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX737 · NX727
10:05AM4h20
Luton, Station Interchange
02:25PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
$331One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX786
12:40PM1h20
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
02:00PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
$441One-way
0 transfers

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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.

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There are 2 ways to get from Luton to Cambridge: train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel between Luton and Cambridge is a bus with an average price of $16 (€14).

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

Taking a bus costs $16 (€15) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $32 (€29).

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

Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:

Train takes 1 h 22 min on average.

The distance is approximately 32 miles (51 km) from Luton to Cambridge.

The average frequency per day from Luton to Cambridge is:

  • 11 buses a day.
  • 6 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Luton to Cambridge:

  • Most travelers take a bus from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station to Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Luton to Cambridge:

  • You can travel between Luton and Cambridge by bus with National Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $16 (€14) with National Express from Luton to Cambridge.
  • You can travel by train from Luton to Cambridge with Great Northern, Thameslink, Abellio Greater Anglia or east_midlands_trains, and you can find Thameslink Luton to Cambridge tickets for $32 (€29) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Luton to Cambridge with the following travel companies:

  • You can check for a direct bus to Cambridge with National Express with 3 direct buses per day.

Direct services to Cambridge tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Looking to extend your trip from Luton to Cambridge? Many Omio customers who go from Luton to Cambridge usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Oxford, Edinburgh, London Stansted Airport or Manchester. If you're looking to explore London, Oxford, Edinburgh, London Stansted Airport or Manchester from Cambridge, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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