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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to London Luton Airport
Cheapest price on 12 Sept
£29
Average ticket price on 12 Sept
£44
Fastest journey on 12 Sept
2 h 7 m
Average journey duration on 12 Sept
2 h 25 m
Trains on 12 Sept
6
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 £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
To travel from Derby to London Luton Airport you need to make at least 2 changes.
W70757+
C02658+
Luton Dart6:022h32Derby station (DBY)8:34London Luton Airport (LUA)£291One-way2 changes- W70751 · C41853+Luton Dart4:472h31Derby station (DBY)7:18London Luton Airport (LUA)£381One-way2 changes
- W70667+C02639+Luton Dart4:563h08Derby station (DBY)8:04London Luton Airport (LUA)£381One-way2 changes
- C21532 · C21683 · C04213+Luton Dart6:292h10Derby station (DBY)8:39London Luton Airport (LUA)£501One-way3 changes
- W70757 · C04211+Luton Dart6:022h07Derby station (DBY)8:09London Luton Airport (LUA)£501One-way2 changes
- W70757 · C04211+Luton Dart6:022h07Derby station (DBY)8:09London Luton Airport (LUA)£501One-way2 changes
- C21532 · C21683 · C04213+Luton Dart6:292h10Derby station (DBY)8:39London Luton Airport (LUA)£501One-way3 changes
- W70751 · C41853+Luton Dart4:472h31Derby station (DBY)7:18London Luton Airport (LUA)£381One-way2 changes
- W70757+C02658+Luton Dart6:022h32Derby station (DBY)8:34London Luton Airport (LUA)£291One-way2 changes
- W70667 · C04206+Luton Dart4:562h43Derby station (DBY)7:39London Luton Airport (LUA)£581One-way2 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 an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, while a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 138 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£37 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to London Luton Airport:
A coach is £16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to London Luton Airport costing on average £37.
Other travel options to London Luton Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 21m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (1h 34m by train vs 1h 47m by car). Tickets start at around £37 compared to roughly £26 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.
Live departures
Derby to London Luton Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to London Luton Airport trains for today, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W70775 · W70685 · C04229+Luton Dart | On time 9:08 Derby station (DBY) | 2h01 | 11:09 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3 changes | |
| W70775+W32943+Luton Dart | On time 9:08 Derby station (DBY) | 2h39 | 11:47 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2 changes | |
| W70781 · W70691 · C04235+Luton Dart | On time 10:08 Derby station (DBY) | 2h01 | 12:09 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3 changes | |
| W70781+W45548+Luton Dart | On time 10:08 Derby station (DBY) | 2h26 | 12:34 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2 changes | |
| W70784+W32970+Luton Dart | On time 10:32 Derby station (DBY) | 2h45 | 13:17 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2 changes | |
| W70784 · W70694 · C04238+Luton Dart | On time 10:32 Derby station (DBY) | 2h07 | 12:39 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3 changes | |
| C21659 · W70697 · C04239+Luton Dart | On time 11:08 Derby station (DBY) | 2h01 | 13:09 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3 changes | |
| C21659+W32968+Luton Dart | On time 11:08 Derby station (DBY) | 2h39 | 13:47 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2 changes | |
| C21654+W32937+Luton Dart | On time 11:32 Derby station (DBY) | 2h45 | 14:17 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2 changes | |
| C21654 · W70700 · C04243+Luton Dart | On time 11:32 Derby station (DBY) | 2h07 | 13:39 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3 changes | |
| W70799 · W70710 · C04253+Luton Dart | On time 13:08 Derby station (DBY) | 2h01 | 15:09 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3 changes | |
| W70799+W32960+Luton Dart | On time 13:08 Derby station (DBY) | 2h39 | 15:47 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2 changes | |
| W70802+W32957+Luton Dart | On time 13:32 Derby station (DBY) | 2h45 | 16:17 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2 changes | |
| W70804 · W70715 · C04258+Luton Dart | On time 14:08 Derby station (DBY) | 2h01 | 16:09 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3 changes | |
| W70804+W32975+Luton Dart | On time 14:08 Derby station (DBY) | 2h39 | 16:47 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2 changes | |
| C21655 · W70717 · C04260+Luton Dart | On time 14:32 Derby station (DBY) | 2h07 | 16:39 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3 changes | |
| Saturday 12 September | |||||
| W70751 · C41853+Luton Dart | 4:47 Derby station (DBY) | 2h31 | 7:18 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2 changes | |
| W70667+Luton Dart+C02639 | 4:56 Derby station (DBY) | 3h08 | 8:04 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2 changes | |
| W70667 · C04206+Luton Dart | 4:56 Derby station (DBY) | 2h43 | 7:39 London Luton Airport (LUA) | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 20:37. The fastest train covers the 138 km distance in 1h 43m.
Distance 138 km |
Average train duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 43m |
First train 4:30 |
Last train 20:37 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
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 £18. 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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