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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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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€23 Average price Cheapest | €55 Average price |
4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Derby to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Derby to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX230Cheapest
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NX440 · NX230Other options
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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).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains to go to Luton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Luton by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with east_midlands_trains.
- 15 direct buses per day with National Express.
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