London Luton Airport to Cambridge bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from London Luton Airport to Cambridge

Showing times and prices for Dec 05

Cheapest price

€31

Average price

€32

Fastest journey

1 h 15 m

Average duration

2 h 43 m

Buses per day

3

Distance

49 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Luton Airport to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Luton Airport to Cambridge will cost around €32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €31.

Fast buses

Of the 3 buses that leave London Luton Airport for Cambridge on Fri, Dec 05, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Dec 05 the direct buses cover the 49 km distance in an average of 2 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .

On Fri, Dec 05 the slowest buses will take 3 h 35 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.

National Express
05:10AM3h35
London Luton Airport
08:45AMCambridge
€311One-way
0 transfers
National Express
12:55PM3h20
London Luton Airport
04:15PMCambridge
€321One-way
0 transfers
National Express
08:05PM1h15
London Luton Airport
09:20PMCambridge
€341One-way
0 transfers

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Compare bus and train for London Luton Airport to Cambridge

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a train costs an average of €57.

Distance: 49 km

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Train

€33

Average price

Cheapest

€68

Average price

1h 53m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 23m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 9m

Average total duration

1h 39m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

National Express

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Great Northern

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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 buses for today, Thursday, December 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 10:19 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX78612:40 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
1h20
2:00 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX737 · NX727
On time
1:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
3h20
5:15 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)		1 transfer
national_expressNX7865:25 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
1h30
6:55 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX7869:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
1h15
10:25 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)0 transfersDirect
Friday, December 5
national_express5:10 AM London Luton Airport
3h35
8:45 AM Cambridge0 transfersDirect

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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 €30 if you book in advance.

There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:10, the last at 20:05. The fastest bus covers the 49 km distance in 1h 15m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
49 km
Average bus duration
1h 23m
Cheapest ticket price
€30
Buses per day
8
Direct buses
6
Fastest bus
1h 15m
First bus
05:10
Last bus
20:05
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

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 €30. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 15m
Cheapest Price
€31
National Express frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
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FAQs: Bus from London Luton Airport to Cambridge

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Luton Airport to Cambridge 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 Cambridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cambridge can start from as little as €15 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cambridge is €30; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The coach time to Cambridge from London Luton Airport (LTN) is on average 1 h 15 min   for the 49 km long journey, but the time it takes to go between London Luton Airport (LTN) and Cambridge by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cambridge leaves at 00: 20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cambridge leaves at 21: 05.
Yes, there are 5 direct coaches a day from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cambridge with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
For the journey from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cambridge you can take a coach with National Express. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cambridge on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
A day trip to Cambridge from London Luton Airport (LTN) is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 15 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cambridge by coach is January.
You have options as you can travel between London Luton Airport (LTN) and Cambridge 2 different ways: coach or train.
No, the coach from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cambridge has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cambridge.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cambridge.

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cambridge.
    No, luggage for the coach from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cambridge needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cambridge.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cambridge.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cambridge.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cambridge.

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    Popular bus stations from London Luton Airport to Cambridge

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