4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Luton to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 17 m
Buses per day
18
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 £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
Of the 18 buses that leave Luton for Cambridge every day 8 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 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 train and coach for Luton to Cambridge
Omio 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 £23. 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 £23, and a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 51 km
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£24 Average Price Cheapest | £57 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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Live departures
Luton to Cambridge bus times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Cambridge coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| NX786 | Delayed 04:00 01:20Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h15 | 02:50 02:50Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX786 | On time 04:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h15 | 05:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX737 · NX777 | Delayed 08:15 05:50Luton, Station Interchange | 3h55 | 09:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| NX737 · NX777 | Delayed 08:45 06:10Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h35 | 09:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| NX737 · NX728 | On time 08:15 Luton, Station Interchange | 3h20 | 11:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| NX786 | On time 09:05 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h20 | 10:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 09:50 Luton | 1h25 | 11:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX737 · NX727 | On time 10:25 Luton, Station Interchange | 4h00 | 14:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| NX786 | On time 12:40 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h20 | 14:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX737 · NX727 | On time 13:35 Luton, Station Interchange | 3h20 | 16:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| NX737 · NX727 | On time 13:55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h00 | 16:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| NX737 · NX727 | On time 16:00 Luton, Station Interchange | 3h35 | 19:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| NX786 | On time 17:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h20 | 18:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX737 · NX727 | On time 18:35 Luton, Station Interchange | 5h00 | 23:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 20:40 Luton | 1h20 | 22:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX737 · NX777 | On time 20:45 Luton, Station Interchange | 5h00 | 01:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| NX737 · NX727 | On time 20:45 Luton, Station Interchange | 5h00 | 01:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| NX786 | On time 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 Luton to Cambridge
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Buses from Luton to Cambridge run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:11, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 51 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 51 km |
Average bus duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 00:11 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express from Luton to CambridgeYou can travel by bus between Luton to Cambridge with National Express for as low as £23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
Buses from Luton to Cambridge
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.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Luton to 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.
FAQs: Luton to Cambridge coach
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.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station, which is located around 2.7 miles (4.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece), located 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre.
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