How to travel from Derby to Luton

There are 2 options to travel between Derby and Luton including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Derby to Luton is a bus with an average price of €32.

This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Luton:

A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Luton costing on average €54.

The fastest way to travel from Derby to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 7m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 14m.

The distance from Derby to Luton is approximately 84 miles (136 km).

The average frequency per day from Derby to Luton is:

• Around 23 buses per day.
• Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Luton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Derby to Luton:

• Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in London Luton Airport (LUA).
• Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Derby to Luton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with National Express, Kinchbus, FlixBus, Trent Barton to go to Luton by bus.
• Travel with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains to go to Luton by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Derby to Luton with the following travel companies:

• 16 direct buses per day with National Express.
• 0 direct trains per day with east_midlands_trains.

Omio customers who travel from Derby to Luton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Oxford, Longford, Milton Keynes, Stansted Mountfitchet. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Luton and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Luton to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Luton, visitors can explore The Mall Luton for shopping and dining, enjoy family-friendly activities at Woodside Animal Farm, and shop for fresh produce and crafts at Luton Indoor Market. For outdoor activities, Stockwood Park offers a space for picnics and sports. For entertainment, The Galaxy provides a cinema and bowling alley. Key sights include the Stockwood Discovery Centre with its local history exhibits and gardens, Wardown House Museum and Gallery, Luton Hoo Estate with its gardens and golf course, Whipsnade Zoo, and The Hat Factory Arts Centre, which hosts performances and art exhibitions.

Visitors typically find that spending one to two days in Luton is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Stockwood Discovery Centre, Wardown House, and the charming local parks.