- Must visit
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Major university museum with classical sculptures, paintings, antiquities, and decorative arts. Strong choice for a broad first visit.
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Luton to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Cambridge will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Of the 23 buses that leave Luton for Cambridge every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 51 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 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 15 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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NX786
NX786Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Luton to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a coach 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 coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 51 km
Most popular Coach | Train |
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£9 Average Price Cheapest | £34 Average Price |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Cambridge coaches for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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NX737 · NX786 | 8:00 Luton, Station Interchange | 2h25 | 10:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 8:40 Luton | 1h20 | 10:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX786 | 9:05 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h20 | 10:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX737 · NX786 | 10:05 Luton, Station Interchange | 3h55 | 14:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 10:40 Luton | 1h20 | 12:00 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 | 13:35 Luton, Station Interchange | 3h50 | 17:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX727 | 13:55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h30 | 17:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX786 | 15:40 Luton, Station Interchange | 3h15 | 18:55 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 | |
NX737 · NX786 | 18:35 Luton, Station Interchange | 3h50 | 22:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 19:05 Luton | 1h15 | 20:20 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:10 Luton | 1h20 | 21:30 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX737 · NX727 | 20:45 Luton, Station Interchange | 5h00 | 1:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX777 | 20:45 Luton, Station Interchange | 5h00 | 1:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX786 | 21:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h15 | 22:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:20 Luton | 1h15 | 23:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
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NX786 | 1:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h15 | 2:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX737 · NX786 | 2:35 Luton, Station Interchange | 3h10 | 5:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX786 | 4:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h15 | 5:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX737 · NX777 | 5:50 Luton, Station Interchange | 3h55 | 9:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX777 | 6:10 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h35 | 9:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 6:55 Luton | 1h15 | 8:10 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Luton to Cambridge run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:20, the last at 23:53. The fastest coach covers the 51 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 51 km |
Average bus duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 1:20 |
Last bus 23:53 |
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Discover the best of Cambridge — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cambridge trip today.
Major university museum with classical sculptures, paintings, antiquities, and decorative arts. Strong choice for a broad first visit.
Contemporary art gallery in a former chapel, showing changing exhibitions by modern and international artists near the city centre.
Museum of Earth sciences with dinosaur skeletons, fossils, and minerals. Compact, family-friendly, and useful for a rainy day.
Riverside green linking college backs and open meadows. Ideal for walking, punting views, and classic Cambridge photographs.
Lively square and shopping area with the market, historic streets, and buskers. A practical starting point for exploring the old centre.
Historic lane of colleges, chapels, and gateways. A rewarding walk for architecture, student atmosphere, and easy access to central sights.
A Cambridge creation: a rich dessert of vanilla ice cream, raspberry sauce, whipped cream and meringue, long associated with Cambridge college dining.
A traditional Cambridgeshire farm dish of braised beef or mutton with onions and root vegetables, reflecting the county’s rural cooking heritage.
An old East Anglian fruit preserve made from windfall apples slowly cooked to a dark, tangy spread, once common in Cambridgeshire households.
Refined British tasting menus in an elegant, intimate setting just outside the city centre.
Long-running riverside restaurant known for modern European cooking and views over the Cam in a smart but relaxed room.
Popular city-centre pub serving cask ales and hearty British food in a lively, historic atmosphere.
Cambridge is pricier than many UK cities. Hotels and dining are above average, but walking and buses help keep transport costs manageable.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Cafés usually do not expect tips.
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Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) -> Cambridge City Centre
National Express provides eight daily direct buses from Luton to Cambridge. The first direct service departs at 9:30 a.m. and the schedule continues with departures every two hours until the final bus leaves Luton at 11.30 p.m. The journey time is around 1.5 hours. There are earlier morning departures but these require a change at Stansted Airport and take around 3 hours to reach Cambridge.
Departure Station: Buses from Luton to Cambridge leave from the Luton bus interchange located opposite the railway station, about a 15-minutes walk north of the town centre. Local bus connections from the town stop nearby on Station Road. Taxis are available from the station entrance.
Arrival Station: Buses from Luton to Cambridge arrive at Cambridge Parkside in the city centre, a 5-minute walk from the main shopping streets. Local buses that go around the city and to nearby villages depart from the Drummer Street Interchange, a 5-minute walk away. Taxis are available from a rank next to Drummer Street.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton 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.

Most Luton to Cambridge buses use the Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station to Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) station pair. Use this guide to compare Luton and Cambridge bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Luton, Station Interchange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and fast food options nearby.
WiFi is available at nearby facilities. ATMs are aTM available within short walking distance.
Ticket office support is available at Luton, Station Interchange.
Available at Luton, Station Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton, Station Interchange: Ramps and accessible routes available for wheelchairs.
Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney) is 3 km from Luton city centre. Public transport options include:
Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney). ATMs are available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney).
Ticket office support is available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney).
Available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney): Limited accessibility.
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