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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Luton Airport to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 17 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Luton Airport to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Luton Airport to Cambridge will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.
Of the 8 buses that leave London Luton Airport for Cambridge every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 49 km distance in an average of 1 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London Luton Airport to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £53.
Distance: 49 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£20 Average Price Cheapest | £62 Average Price |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Luton Airport to Cambridge bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Luton Airport to Cambridge coaches for today, Wednesday 4 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX786 | 01:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h15 | 02:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX786 | 04:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h15 | 05:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX737 · NX777 | On time 06:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h35 | 09:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| NX786 | 09:05 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h20 | 10:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX786 | 12:40 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h20 | 14:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX737 · NX727 | On time 13:55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h20 | 17:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| NX786 | 17:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h30 | 18:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX786 | 21:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h15 | 22:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Luton Airport to Cambridge
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Buses from London Luton Airport to Cambridge run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:10, the last at 21:10. The fastest coach covers the 49 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 49 km |
Average bus duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 06:10 |
Last bus 21:10 |
Bus providers: National Express from London Luton Airport to CambridgeYou can travel by bus between London Luton Airport to Cambridge with National Express for as low as £13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London Luton Airport to Cambridge coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Luton Airport to Cambridge by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cambridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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