Derby to London Luton Airport train with East Midlands Trains

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to London Luton Airport

Showing times and prices for Nov 07

Cheapest price

$61

Average price

$69

Fastest journey

2 h

Average duration

2 h 2 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

138 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Derby to London Luton Airport will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Derby for London Luton Airport on Fri, Nov 07, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 138 km distance in an average of 2 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h .

On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 2 h 7 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.

East Midlands Trains
09:09AM2h00
Derby
11:09AMLondon Luton Airport
$611One-way
0 transfers
East Midlands Trains
08:09AM2h00
Derby
10:09AMLondon Luton Airport
$681One-way
0 transfers
East Midlands Trains
07:32AM2h07
Derby
09:39AMLondon Luton Airport
$791One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Derby to London Luton Airport

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Derby to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €28.

Distance: 85 miles (138 km)

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Bus

€69

Average price

€27

Average price

Cheapest

2h 11m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 41m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 49m

Average total duration

3h 19m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

East Midlands Trains

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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Live departures

Derby to London Luton Airport train times

The table below shows live departures for Derby to London Luton Airport trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 11:40 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
east_midlands_railway7:32 AM Derby
2h07
9:39 AM London Luton Airport0 transfersDirect
east_midlands_railway8:09 AM Derby
2h00
10:09 AM London Luton Airport0 transfersDirect
east_midlands_railway9:09 AM Derby
2h00
11:09 AM London Luton Airport0 transfersDirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Derby to London Luton Airport

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Trains from Derby to London Luton Airport run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by bus.

The earliest train runs at 07:04, the last at 09:59. The fastest train covers the 85 miles (138 km) distance in 1h 43m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $26 (€21)
Distance
85 miles (138 km)
Average train duration
1h 41m
Cheapest ticket price
$34 (€28)
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
1h 43m
First train
07:04
Last train
09:59
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $26 (€21)

Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Derby to London Luton Airport trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Derby and London Luton Airport from $26 (€21). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

East Midlands Trains

About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 45m
Cheapest Price
$45 (€36)
East Midlands Trains frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Derby to London Luton Airport

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to London Luton Airport by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Luton Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Derby to London Luton Airport can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $34 (€28), while the average price is around $85 (€69).
The cheapest way to get from Derby to London Luton Airport is by bus, with a cost of around $26 (€21).
Yes, there is a high-speed train from Derby to London Luton Airport.
The distance by train from Derby to London Luton Airport is 85 miles (138 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Derby to London Luton Airport.
The train from Derby to London Luton Airport takes 1h 43m and runs 6 per day.
The first train from Derby to London Luton Airport leaves at 7:04 AM.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Derby to London Luton Airport.
The last train from Derby to London Luton Airport leaves at 9:59 AM.
The train journey from Derby to London Luton Airport offers some scenic views, especially as it passes through the picturesque countryside of the Midlands and parts of the Chiltern Hills. However, much of the route is also urban or suburban, so the scenic experience can be mixed.
There is no direct train service currently available from Derby to London Luton Airport.
A day trip from Derby to London Luton Airport is not feasible as the journey takes 1h 43m. The distance is 85 miles (138 km), and trains run 6 times per day.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Derby to London Luton Airport

Derby
London
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Located in North Car Park
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Derby
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to both platforms via ramps. These ramps have a very steep gradient. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edge of the platforms.
  • Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP.
  • Ramp for train access: No
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transit options for Peartree
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stopÿoutside the station entrance towards Derby or by the Showcase towards Stoke.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
4 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Level ramped access to both platforms from level crossing. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
  • Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP.
  • Ramp for train access: No
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transit options for Spondon
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: At theÿstation entrance, adjacent to the level crossing.

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