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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Derby to Luton
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
4 h 21 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Derby to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Luton will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
Of the 4 buses that leave Derby for Luton every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 136 km distance in an average of 4 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Derby to Luton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Derby to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. 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 coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 136 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£21 Average Price Cheapest | £51 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 |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Derby to Luton bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:10 Derby | 3h45 | 06:55 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:00 Derby | 6h30 | 11:30 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:30 Derby | 3h45 | 11:15 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:05 Derby | 3h45 | 14:50 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Derby to Luton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 136 km |
Average bus duration 3h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express from Derby to LutonYou can travel by bus between Derby to Luton with National Express for as low as £13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Derby to Luton coach
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Derby, Bus Station, which is located around 0.4 miles (640 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Luton, Station Interchange, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.
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