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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to London Luton Airport
Cheapest price
£47
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
2 h 7 m
Average duration
2 h 7 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
138 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to London Luton Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to London Luton Airport will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £47.
Of the 1 trains that leave Derby for London Luton Airport every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 138 km distance in an average of 2 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 7 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.
8:322h07Derby10:39London Luton Airport£471One-way0 changes
- 8:322h07Derby10:39London Luton Airport£471One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Derby to London Luton Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Derby to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 138 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£64 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Derby to London Luton Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to London Luton Airport trains for today, Tuesday 28 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C21675 · W70680 · C04222+ Luton Dart | 8:06 Derby station (DBY) | 2h03 | 10:09 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3 changes | |
| C21667 · W70683 · C04224+Luton Dart | 8:32 Derby station (DBY) | 2h07 | 10:39 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3 changes | |
| W70775 · W70685 · C04229+Luton Dart | 9:08 Derby station (DBY) | 2h01 | 11:09 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3 changes | |
| W70781 · W70691 · C04235+Luton Dart | 10:08 Derby station (DBY) | 2h01 | 12:09 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3 changes | |
| C21659 · W70697 · C04239+Luton Dart | 11:08 Derby station (DBY) | 2h01 | 13:09 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3 changes | |
| C21654 · W70700 · C04243+Luton Dart | 11:32 Derby station (DBY) | 2h07 | 13:39 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to London Luton Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Derby to London Luton Airport run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:06, the last at 18:09. The fastest train covers the 138 km distance in 1h 43m.
Distance 138 km |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 43m |
First train 7:06 |
Last train 18:09 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway from Derby to London Luton Airport trainsEast Midlands Railway trains will get you between Derby and London Luton Airport from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Derby to London Luton Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to London Luton Airport by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Luton Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Derby and London Luton Airport
Most Derby to London Luton Airport trains use the Derby to London St Pancras International station pair. Use this guide to compare Derby and London Luton Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Derby from Derby city centre
Derby is 1 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Derby train station facilities and services
Derby has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Derby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Derby.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Derby.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Derby: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Derby: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Derby: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Spondon from Derby city centre
Spondon is 4 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Spondon train station facilities and services
Spondon has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Spondon.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Spondon: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Spondon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Spondon: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Level ramped access to both platforms from level crossing. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Peartree from Derby city centre
Peartree is 2 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Peartree train station facilities and services
Peartree has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Peartree.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Peartree: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Peartree: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Peartree: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to both platforms via ramps. These ramps have a very steep gradient. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edge of the platforms, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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