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The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Derby

Showing times and prices for Jul 12

Cheapest price

$45

Average price

$45

Fastest journey

3 h 22 m

Average duration

3 h 22 m

Trains per day

Distance

136 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Luton to Derby will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Luton to Derby without transferring at least once.

Y36678+

Y07228

08:29AM3h22

Luton station (LUT)

11:51AMDerby station (DBY)

$451One-way

1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Luton to Derby

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton 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. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €21.

Distance: 84 miles (136 km)

Compare train with

Train	Most popular Bus
€63 Average price	€27 Average price Cheapest
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Luton to Derby train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, July 12

Last updated at 7:08 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers	Tickets
Y36678+Y07228	On time 7:29 AM Luton station (LUT)	3h22	10:51 AM Derby station (DBY)	1 transfer
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Luton to Derby

United Kingdom

Trains from Luton to Derby run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.

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

Distance

84 miles (136 km)

Average train duration

1h 37m

Cheapest ticket price

$26 (€21)

Trains per day

Fastest train

1h 19m

First train

03:48

Last train

23:46

Price information

Train companies: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains and Thameslink from Luton to Derby trains

You can travel by train from Luton to Derby with East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains and Thameslink for as low as $37 (€30). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

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. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

Train information from Luton to Derby with East Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 1 h 19 min
Cheapest Price: $37

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

Train information from Luton to Derby with Thameslink:

Average Duration: 1 h 42 min
Cheapest Price: $205
Thameslink frequency: 4 a day

FAQs: Trains from Luton to Derby

FAQs: Travel by train from Luton to Derby easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Luton to Derby.

Cheap train tickets from Luton to Derby can start from as little as $43 (€34) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Luton to Derby is $122 (€98); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Luton to Derby train travel time is 1 h 19 min for the 84 mile (136 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Luton to Derby leaves at 3: 38 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Luton to Derby leaves at 11: 46 PM.

There are 6 trains a day from Luton to Derby which require at least one change with East Midlands Trains, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Derby. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Luton to Derby.

For the best Luton to Derby train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with East Midlands Trains, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services to Derby from Luton to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 46 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Luton, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Derby, located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Derby from Luton is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 19 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Luton to Derby by train is August.

You have options as you can travel between Luton and Derby 2 different ways: train or bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Luton to Derby

Luton

Derby

The major train station for departures in Luton is Luton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Luton for your trip from Luton to Derby.

Luton

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Car Rental

information

Address

Luton station, Station Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2LT

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:45 Saturday 05:45 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:45

Parking

Car Park: Station Road Car Park

Taxis

Taxi: YES

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access via lift to platform 5 only (some trains to Bedford/ the East Midlands) only. Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
Accessible toilets: Yes
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: Yes
Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes

Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours
National key toilets: Yes
Baby changing facilities: No

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 to 4

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: Yes
Storage location: Front and rear entrances
Storage CCTV: Yes

Luton Airport Parkway Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Car Rental

information

Address

Luton Airport Parkway station, Parkway Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JW

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 00:30 Saturday 06:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00

Distance to city center

1 km

Shopping

Type of shops available: Coffee shops

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Taxis

Taxi: YES

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
Accessible toilets: Yes
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: Yes
Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes

National key toilets: Yes
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Lounge