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Compare coach and train for Derby station (DBY) to London Luton Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Derby station (DBY) to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, while a train costs an average of £43.
Distance: 137 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£43 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m 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 station (DBY) to London Luton Airport:
A coach is £19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby station (DBY) to London Luton Airport costing on average £43.
Other travel options to London Luton Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 38m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (1h 35m by train vs 1h 52m by car). Tickets start at around £43 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.
Compare prices and tickets Derby station (DBY) to London Luton Airport by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby station (DBY) to London Luton Airport
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Trains from Derby station (DBY) to London Luton Airport run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:06, the last at 08:08. The fastest train covers the 137 km distance in 2h 1m.
Distance 137 km |
Average train duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 1m |
First train 7:06 |
Last train 8:08 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway from Derby station (DBY) to London Luton Airport trainsEast Midlands Railway trains will get you between Derby station (DBY) 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 station (DBY) to London Luton Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby station (DBY) 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Derby station (DBY) and London Luton Airport
Most Derby station (DBY) to London Luton Airport trains use the Derby to London St Pancras International station pair. Use this guide to compare Derby station (DBY) 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.
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