How much does a train ticket cost from Cambridge to Luton?

The cheapest train tickets from Cambridge to Luton start from £38. The average price for this train route is around £38. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Cambridge to Luton?

The average train journey time from Cambridge to Luton is 1h 55m, covering a distance of 32 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 37m and is operated by Great Northern .

Which train operators serve the Cambridge to Luton route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day, including services from Great Northern , ThamesLink .

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

The earliest train from Cambridge to Luton departs at 07:28. And the latest train departs at 17:19.

Which is the best train operator from Cambridge to Luton?

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 Cambridge to Luton?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator ThamesLink has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Cambridge to Luton?

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 Cambridge to Luton?

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 Cambridge to Luton from £49

Next train departures

Next departures from Cambridge to Luton on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:23	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 1m	10:24	Luton Airport Parkway	Cheapest
Train	09:24	Cambridge Central Train Station	1h 59m	11:23	Luton Airport Parkway	Fastest
Train	08:23	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 1m	10:24	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	08:23	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 1m	10:24	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags
Train	09:24	Cambridge Central Train Station	1h 59m	11:23	Luton Airport Parkway	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 13:38 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Cambridge to Luton

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Luton. The journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes and with fares starting at just £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

1h 15mAverage duration

31 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£12 - £50	Average duration1h 15m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£38 - £59	Average duration1h 55m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£4 - £4	Average duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Great Northern

4/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness0

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

ThamesLink

4.5/510 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cambridge to Luton by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Cambridge to Luton?
The cheapest train tickets from Cambridge to Luton start from £38. The average price for this train route is around £38. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cambridge to Luton?
The average train journey time from Cambridge to Luton is 1h 55m, covering a distance of 32 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 37m and is operated by Great Northern.
Which train operators serve the Cambridge to Luton route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day, including services from Great Northern, ThamesLink.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cambridge to Luton?
The earliest train from Cambridge to Luton departs at 07:28. And the latest train departs at 17:19.
Which is the best train operator from Cambridge to Luton?
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 Cambridge to Luton?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator ThamesLink has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Cambridge to Luton?
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 Cambridge to Luton?
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.

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The cheapest trip from Cambridge to Luton was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of £49

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

You can expect to pay from £49 to £95 for a train ticket from Cambridge to Luton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £49, which is on 2025-12-14.