How to travel from Derby to Luton

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Compare train and bus for Derby to Luton

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Derby to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. 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 €14, and a train costs an average of €22.

Distance: 84 miles (136 km)

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€23

Average price

Cheapest

€55

Average price

4h 3m

Average total duration

3h 33m

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30m

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2h 11m

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1h 41m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Derby to Luton

How to get from Derby to Luton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Derby to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressNX230
08:30AM3h35
Derby, Bus Station
12:05PMLuton, Station Interchange
$401One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:00AM6h25
Derby, Bus Station
12:25PMLuton, Dunstable Road (Challney)
$231One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

National ExpressNX440 · NX230
06:05AM3h20
Derby, Bus Station
09:25AMLuton, Station Interchange
$611One-way
1 transfer

Other options

National ExpressNX230
07:35AM3h35
Derby, Bus Station
11:10AMLuton, Station Interchange
$401One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX230
12:05PM3h55
Derby, Bus Station
04:00PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
$361One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX230
08:30AM3h45
Derby, Bus Station
12:15PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
$481One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Derby to Luton

Travel to Luton 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 Derby to Luton.

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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 $18 (€14).

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

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Luton costing on average $28 (€22).

The fastest way to travel from Derby to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 1h 46m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 20m.

The distance from Derby to Luton is approximately 84 miles (136 km).
The average frequency per day from Derby to Luton is:
  • Around 24 buses per day.
  • Around 7 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 Luton station (LUT).
  • 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 East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains to go to Luton by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Luton by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Derby to Luton with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with east_midlands_trains.
  • 15 direct buses per day with National Express.
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.

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