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STN → London · head to headFor one traveler the Train to Cambridge is cheaper by up to £4.10. The National Express coach to Luton fare is sold "from" a price rather than at it, so this comparison holds only at the advertised prices and the real answer can change with the day you travel.
The Train to Cambridge is quicker: 31 min against 1 h 40. The National Express coach to Luton varies between 100 and 115 minutes.
Train to Cambridge: 05:25–23:25. National Express coach to Luton: 01:00–22:00.
| Travelers | Train to Cambridge | National Express coach to Luton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £14 | from £18.10 | up to £4.10 |
| 2 | £28 | from £36.20 | up to £8.20 |
| 3 | £42 | from £54.30 | up to £12.30 |
| 4 | £56 | from £72.40 | up to £16.40 |
| 5 | £70 | from £90.50 | up to £20.50 |
| 6 | £84 | from £108.60 | up to £24.60 |
| 7 | £98 | from £126.70 | up to £28.70 |
| 8 | £112 | from £144.80 | up to £32.80 |
The £8.00 Advance fare is cheaper but ties you to one specific train on CrossCountry only — a delayed flight loses it.
Train to Cambridge: price for every party size
Check times and fares with National RailThe coach calls at Harlow, Hertford and Hatfield on the way, which is why the ride is about 100 minutes where the distance is 86 km. National Express advises being at the airport three hours before a flight.
It sets down at the terminal, so the Luton DART is not needed.
Change & Go, £5 each way, lets you take any coach within twelve hours either side of the one you booked.
National Express coach to Luton: price for every party size
Check times and fares with National ExpressThis compares two of 9 options. See all of them ranked for your party size
