First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 12 Sept
£54
Average ticket price on 12 Sept
£54
Fastest journey on 12 Sept
1 h 57 m
Average journey duration on 12 Sept
2 h
Trains on 12 Sept
6
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Luton Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Luton Airport will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
To travel from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Luton Airport you need to make at least 2 changes.
C93378+
Luton Dart+
C02568
G77006+
C02566+
Luton Dart
W45735+
Luton Dart+
C41896
W45421+
C41904+
Luton Dart
C02735+
Luton Dart+
C41900
W45735+
Luton Dart+
C41896
W45421+
C41904+
Luton Dart
C02735+
Luton Dart+
C41900
C93378+
Luton Dart+
C02568
G77006+
C02566+
Luton DartOmio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, while a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 50 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£34 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest | £10 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Luton Airport:
A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Luton Airport costing on average £34.
Other travel options to London Luton Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 32m.
Tickets start at around £34 compared to roughly £10 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-23.71. The journey takes 1h 32m versus 1h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge station (CBG) to London Luton Airport trains for tomorrow, Saturday 12 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C93378+ C02568+ Luton Dart | 12:12 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h05 | 14:17 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2 changes | |
W45735+ C41896+ Luton Dart | 12:21 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1h57 | 14:18 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2 changes | |
G77001+ C02587+ Luton Dart | 12:42 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h05 | 14:47 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2 changes | |
C02735+ C41900+ Luton Dart | 12:51 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1h57 | 14:48 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2 changes | |
G77006+ C02566+ Luton Dart | 13:12 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h05 | 15:17 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2 changes | |
W45421+ C41904+ Luton Dart | 13:21 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1h57 | 15:18 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Luton Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:51, the last at 19:12. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 1h 57m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 57m |
First train 4:51 |
Last train 19:12 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Luton Airport by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Luton Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cambridge station (CBG) to London Luton Airport trains use the Cambridge to London Kings Cross station pair. Use this guide to compare Cambridge station (CBG) and London Luton Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Cambridge is 1 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge.
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge. ATMs are available at Cambridge.
Ticket office support is available at Cambridge.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cambridge: Parking, WC.
Available at Cambridge: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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