4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Luton to Derby
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h 30 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Luton to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Derby will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
Of the 3 buses that leave Luton for Derby every day 3 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 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 15 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.
17:506h15Luton0:05Derby£121One-way0 changes
23:553h25Luton3:20Derby£211One-way0 changes- 1:353h50Luton5:25Derby£211One-way0 changes
- 23:553h25Luton3:20Derby£211One-way0 changes
- 1:353h50Luton5:25Derby£211One-way0 changes
- 17:506h15Luton0:05Derby£121One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Luton to Derby
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Luton to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. 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 £8, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 136 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£17 Average Price Cheapest | £45 Average Price |
4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m 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
Luton to Derby bus times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Derby coaches for today, Sunday 19 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX737 · NX230 | 23:55 Luton, Station Interchange | 5h30 | 5:25 Derby, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX230 | 23:55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h25 | 3:20 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 20 April | |||||
| 1:35 Luton | 3h50 | 5:25 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:50 Luton | 6h15 | 0:05 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Luton to Derby
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Buses from Luton to Derby run on average 29 times per day, taking around 3h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 17 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 136 km distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 136 km |
Average bus duration 3h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Luton to DerbyYou can travel by bus between Luton to Derby with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Luton to Derby coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton 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.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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