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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Luton Airport to Derby
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 55 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
138 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Luton Airport to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Luton Airport to Derby will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £19.
Of the 4 buses that leave London Luton Airport for Derby 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 138 km distance in an average of 3 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 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.
1:353h50London Luton Airport5:25Derby£191One-way0 changes- 0:353h50London Luton Airport4:25Derby£211One-way0 changes
- 13:504h00London Luton Airport17:50Derby£211One-way0 changes
- 14:504h00London Luton Airport18:50Derby£221One-way0 changes
- 1:353h50London Luton Airport5:25Derby£191One-way0 changes
- 0:353h50London Luton Airport4:25Derby£211One-way0 changes
- 14:504h00London Luton Airport18:50Derby£221One-way0 changes
- 13:504h00London Luton Airport17:50Derby£211One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London Luton Airport to Derby
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 138 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£23 Average Price Cheapest | £50 Average Price |
4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Luton Airport to Derby bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Luton Airport to Derby coaches for today, Sunday 5 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| NX240 · NX440 | On time 10:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h05 | 14:30 Derby, Bus Station | 1 change | |
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| 0:35 London Luton Airport | 3h50 | 4:25 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1:35 London Luton Airport | 3h50 | 5:25 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Luton Airport to Derby
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from London Luton Airport to Derby run on average 14 times per day, taking around 3h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
There are 9 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:35, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 138 km distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 138 km |
Average bus duration 3h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 0:35 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Bus providers: National Express from London Luton Airport to DerbyYou can travel by bus between London Luton Airport to Derby with National Express for as low as £19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London Luton Airport to Derby coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Luton Airport to Derby by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Derby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London Luton Airport and Derby
Most London Luton Airport to Derby buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Derby, Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare London Luton Airport and Derby bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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