The cheapest and fastest buses from Cambridge to Luton
Cheapest price
€11
Average price
€27
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cambridge to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to Luton will cost around €27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
Of the 14 buses that leave Cambridge for Luton on Thu, Feb 26, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Feb 26 the 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 10 m .
On Thu, Feb 26 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.
FlixBus
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NX727 · NX737
NX727 · NX737
NX727 · NX737
NX786
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NX786
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Compare train and bus for Cambridge to Luton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 25m. 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 €11, and a train costs an average of €41.
Distance: 51 km
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€13 Average price Cheapest | €62 Average price |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Cambridge to Luton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Luton buses for today, Wednesday, February 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX727 · NX737 | Delayed 8:10 PM 1:55 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 5h15 | 7:10 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
NX786 | 2:15 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h20 | 3:35 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX786 | 7:10 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h15 | 8:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX777 · NX737 | 7:15 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h40 | 11:55 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
NX786 | 10:40 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h15 | 11:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h15 | 3:15 AM Luton | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX786 | On time 2:50 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h10 | 4:00 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 · NX737 | On time 5:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h10 | 8:55 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
NX786 | On time 6:00 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h20 | 7:20 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 · NX737 | On time 9:20 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h05 | 1:25 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
NX786 | On time 10:40 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h20 | 12:00 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 · NX737 | On time 12:15 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h40 | 3:55 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h25 | 1:55 PM Luton | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 · NX737 | On time 1:55 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 5h15 | 7:10 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 1 transfer | |
NX786 | On time 2:15 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h20 | 3:35 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX786 | On time 7:10 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h15 | 8:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX786 | On time 10:40 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h15 | 11:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cambridge to Luton
Buses from Cambridge to Luton run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €11 if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:19, the last at 23:53. The fastest bus covers the 51 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 51 km |
Average bus duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 00:19 |
Last bus 23:53 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Cambridge to LutonYou can travel by bus between Cambridge to Luton with National Express, FlixBus for as low as €11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cambridge to Luton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to Luton by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Luton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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