The cheapest and fastest trains from London Luton Airport to Derby
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$112
Fastest journey
1 h 43 m
Average duration
2 h 21 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
138 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Luton Airport to Derby 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 Derby will cost around $112 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 3 trains that leave London Luton Airport for Derby on Sun, Nov 30, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 30 the direct trains cover the 138 km distance in an average of 2 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 43 m .
On Sun, Nov 30 the slowest trains will take 2 h 49 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.






Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Luton Airport to Derby
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport to Derby 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 37m. 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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| Train | Most popular Bus |
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€61 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Luton Airport to Derby train times
The table below shows live departures for London Luton Airport to Derby trains for today, Saturday, November 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:26 AM London Luton Airport | 2h01 | 9:27 AM Derby | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:56 AM London Luton Airport | 2h12 | 12:08 PM Derby | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets London Luton Airport to Derby by bus or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Luton Airport to Derby
Trains from London Luton Airport to Derby run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. 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 07:00, the last at 10:43. The fastest train covers the 85 miles (138 km) distance in 1h 43m.
Distance 85 miles (138 km) |
Average train duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 43m |
First train 07:00 |
Last train 10:43 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from London Luton Airport to Derby trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between London Luton Airport and Derby from $26 (€21). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from London Luton Airport to Derby
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Luton Airport to Derby 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 Derby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from London Luton Airport to Derby
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stopÿoutside the station entrance towards Derby or by the Showcase towards Stoke.
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At theÿstation entrance, adjacent to the level crossing.
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