The cheapest and fastest trains from Leighton Buzzard to Derby
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£45
Fastest journey
1 h 57 m
Average duration
1 h 59 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
125 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leighton Buzzard to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leighton Buzzard to Derby will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
Of the 2 trains that leave Leighton Buzzard for Derby every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 125 km distance in an average of 1 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leighton Buzzard to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leighton Buzzard to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £44.
Distance: 125 km
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£44 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leighton Buzzard to Derby train times
The table below shows live departures for Leighton Buzzard to Derby trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:32 Leighton Buzzard | 2h04 | 10:36 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leighton Buzzard to Derby
Trains from Leighton Buzzard to Derby run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £44 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 22:23. The fastest train covers the 125 km distance in 2h 4m.
Distance 125 km |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 4m |
First train 04:00 |
Last train 22:23 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast from Leighton Buzzard to Derby trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Leighton Buzzard and Derby from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Leighton Buzzard to Derby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leighton Buzzard to Derby 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 Derby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Leighton Buzzard and Derby
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. All toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:00-20:00, Saturday 07:00-20:00 and Sunday 08:00-18:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station Forecourt & Southcourt Avenue
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Station Front
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
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