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Compare train and bus for Luton to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, while a train costs an average of $65.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$65 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Luton to Derby
Compare the available ways to get from Luton to Derby, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Derby:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Derby costing on average $65.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (1h 32m by train vs 1h 47m by car). Tickets start at around $65 compared to roughly $35 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Luton to Derby
How to get from Luton to Derby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Derby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:10 PM 5h45 Luton 2:55 AM Derby, Bus Station $17 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
9:10 PM 5h45 Luton 2:55 AM Derby, Bus Station $17 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- C41869 · W70861 · W70961
9:40 AM 1h47 Luton station (LUT) 11:27 AM Derby station (DBY) $72 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- C41875 · C21643 · W70967
10:40 AM 1h48 Luton station (LUT) 12:28 PM Derby station (DBY) $61 1 One-way 2 transfers - C41866 · W70858 · W70958
9:15 AM 1h53 Luton station (LUT) 11:08 AM Derby station (DBY) $61 1 One-way 2 transfers - C41873 · C21645 · W70964
10:10 AM 1h59 Luton station (LUT) 12:09 PM Derby station (DBY) $61 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
6:05 AM 5h00 Luton 11:05 AM Derby, Bus Station $18 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
5:10 PM 6h55 Luton 12:05 AM Derby, Bus Station $20 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
10:25 PM 5h05 Luton 3:30 AM Derby, Bus Station $21 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Derby:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Derby costing on average $65.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
- Around 29 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Derby as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Luton Airport (LUA) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway to go to Derby by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Derby by bus.
- 16 direct buses per day with National Express.
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