How much is the train ticket from Luton to Cambridge?

The cheapest train tickets from Luton to Cambridge start at $93. The average price for this train route is around $115. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Luton to Cambridge?

The average train trip from Luton to Cambridge takes 2h 7m and covers 52 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 56m and is operated by Great Northern .

Which train operators serve the Luton to Cambridge route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 7 trains available per day, including services from ThamesLink , Great Northern .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Luton to Cambridge?

The earliest train from Luton to Cambridge departs at 7:01am. The latest train departs at 11:59pm.

What is the best train operator from Luton to Cambridge?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is ThamesLink , with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Luton to Cambridge?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator ThamesLink has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Luton to Cambridge?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is ThamesLink , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Luton to Cambridge?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is ThamesLink , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Luton to Cambridge from $89

Next train departures

Next departures for Luton to Cambridge on June 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:04am	Luton Airport Parkway	2h 5m	9:09am	Cambridge Central Train Station	Cheapest
Train	7:37am	Luton	2h 2m	9:39am	Cambridge Central Train Station	Fastest
Train	7:04am	Luton Airport Parkway	2h 5m	9:09am	Cambridge Central Train Station	No tags
Train	7:37am	Luton	2h 2m	9:39am	Cambridge Central Train Station	No tags
Train	3:02pm	Luton Airport Parkway	2h 7m	5:09pm	Cambridge Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Luton to Cambridge on June 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:04am	Luton Airport Parkway	2h 5m	9:09am	Cambridge Central Train Station	Cheapest
Train	7:37am	Luton	2h 2m	9:39am	Cambridge Central Train Station	Fastest
Train	7:04am	Luton Airport Parkway	2h 5m	9:09am	Cambridge Central Train Station	No tags
Train	7:37am	Luton	2h 2m	9:39am	Cambridge Central Train Station	No tags
Train	3:02pm	Luton Airport Parkway	2h 7m	5:09pm	Cambridge Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Luton to Cambridge on June 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:04am	Luton Airport Parkway	2h 5m	9:09am	Cambridge Central Train Station	Cheapest
Train	7:37am	Luton	2h 2m	9:39am	Cambridge Central Train Station	Fastest
Train	7:04am	Luton Airport Parkway	2h 5m	9:09am	Cambridge Central Train Station	No tags
Train	7:37am	Luton	2h 2m	9:39am	Cambridge Central Train Station	No tags
Train	3:02pm	Luton Airport Parkway	2h 7m	5:09pm	Cambridge Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Luton to Cambridge on June 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:04am	Luton Airport Parkway	2h 5m	9:09am	Cambridge Central Train Station	Cheapest
Train	7:37am	Luton	2h 2m	9:39am	Cambridge Central Train Station	Fastest
Train	7:04am	Luton Airport Parkway	2h 5m	9:09am	Cambridge Central Train Station	No tags
Train	7:37am	Luton	2h 2m	9:39am	Cambridge Central Train Station	No tags
Train	3:02pm	Luton Airport Parkway	2h 7m	5:09pm	Cambridge Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Luton to Cambridge on June 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:04am	Luton Airport Parkway	2h 5m	9:09am	Cambridge Central Train Station	Cheapest
Train	7:37am	Luton	2h 2m	9:39am	Cambridge Central Train Station	Fastest
Train	7:04am	Luton Airport Parkway	2h 5m	9:09am	Cambridge Central Train Station	No tags
Train	7:37am	Luton	2h 2m	9:39am	Cambridge Central Train Station	No tags
Train	3:02pm	Luton Airport Parkway	2h 7m	5:09pm	Cambridge Central Train Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:30 PM BST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Luton to Cambridge

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Cambridge. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

1h 20mAverage Duration

50 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $81	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$93 - $185	Average Duration2h 7m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Train companies

ThamesLink

4.6/510 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness5.0

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi5.0

Great Northern

4.0/51 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness0.0

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi5.0

GB train companies:RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern, ScotRail, Transpennine Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Luton to Cambridge by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Luton to Cambridge?
The cheapest train tickets from Luton to Cambridge start at $93. The average price for this train route is around $115. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Luton to Cambridge?
The average train trip from Luton to Cambridge takes 2h 7m and covers 52 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 56m and is operated by Great Northern.
Which train operators serve the Luton to Cambridge route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 7 trains available per day, including services from ThamesLink, Great Northern.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Luton to Cambridge?
The earliest train from Luton to Cambridge departs at 7:01am. The latest train departs at 11:59pm.
What is the best train operator from Luton to Cambridge?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is ThamesLink, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Luton to Cambridge?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator ThamesLink has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Luton to Cambridge?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is ThamesLink, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Luton to Cambridge?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is ThamesLink, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

05-28

$109

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06-01

$110

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$109

06-03

$109

06-04

$109

The cheapest trip from Luton to Cambridge was searched and found on Jun 3, 2026 with a price of $109

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Luton to Cambridge, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $109 to $176 for a train ticket from Luton to Cambridge based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $109 which is on 2026-06-03.