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 $13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 31m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $64.

Distance: 31 miles (51 km)

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$15

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$76

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2h 1m

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1h 31m

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30m

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2h 3m

Average total duration

1h 33m

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0.1 - 0.1kg

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0.0 - 0.0kg

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from Luton to Cambridge

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

Our recommendation

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

  • East Midlands RailwayC51359+ThameslinkG84447
    6:56 AM2h13
    Luton station (LUT)
    9:09 AMCambridge station (CBG)
    $811One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • East Midlands RailwayC51359+ThameslinkG84447
    6:56 AM2h13
    Luton station (LUT)
    9:09 AMCambridge station (CBG)
    $811One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • East Midlands RailwayC51400+Great NorthernG81607
    6:24 AM1h49
    Luton station (LUT)
    8:13 AMCambridge station (CBG)
    $811One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • East Midlands RailwayC51359+ThameslinkG83651+Great NorthernG81824
    6:56 AM2h09
    Luton station (LUT)
    9:05 AMCambridge station (CBG)
    $811One-way
    2 transfers
  • ThameslinkW59506+Great NorthernG81611
    6:43 AM2h00
    Luton station (LUT)
    8:43 AMCambridge station (CBG)
    $811One-way
    1 transfer
  • ThameslinkW59353 · G84439
    6:02 AM2h07
    Luton station (LUT)
    8:09 AMCambridge station (CBG)
    $811One-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.

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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 $13 (€10).

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

A bus is $51 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Cambridge costing on average $64 (€52).

The fastest way to travel from Luton to Cambridge is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 47m.

The distance from Luton to Cambridge is approximately 31 miles (51 km).
The average frequency per day from Luton to Cambridge is:
  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 8 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 Great Northern, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains to go to Cambridge by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Cambridge by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Luton to Cambridge:
  • 6 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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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