Luton to Derby Trains

Luton to Derby trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Luton and Derby takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Luton to Derby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 5m
Duration: 98 mi
Distance: £54
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via Kettering

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2h 10m

£44–63

Luton to Derby train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Luton and Derby. The earliest departure is at 12:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Luton is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Derby at 1:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:39 PM → 6:29 PM
1h 50m • 2 changes
5:09 PM → 7:08 PM
1h 59m • 2 changes
5:39 PM → 7:29 PM
1h 50m • 2 changes
6:09 PM → 8:08 PM
1h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:10 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 8:31 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 9:09 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 9:29 AM
1h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:38 AM → 7:08 AM
6h 30m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 8:31 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 9:09 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:38 AM → 7:08 AM
6h 30m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 8:31 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 9:09 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:38 AM → 7:08 AM
6h 30m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 8:31 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 9:09 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:38 AM → 7:08 AM
6h 30m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 8:31 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 9:09 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:40 AM → 7:09 AM
6h 29m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 2m • 2 changes
6:33 AM → 8:27 AM
1h 53m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 9:08 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Luton to Derby? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Luton to Derby train times

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:39 PM → 6:29 PM

5:09 PM → 7:08 PM

5:39 PM → 7:29 PM

6:09 PM → 8:08 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:10 AM → 8:13 AM

6:46 AM → 8:31 AM

7:12 AM → 9:09 AM

7:43 AM → 9:29 AM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:38 AM → 7:08 AM

6:10 AM → 8:13 AM

6:46 AM → 8:31 AM

7:12 AM → 9:09 AM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:38 AM → 7:08 AM

6:10 AM → 8:13 AM

6:46 AM → 8:31 AM

7:12 AM → 9:09 AM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:38 AM → 7:08 AM

6:10 AM → 8:13 AM

6:46 AM → 8:31 AM

7:12 AM → 9:09 AM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:38 AM → 7:08 AM

6:10 AM → 8:13 AM

6:46 AM → 8:31 AM

7:12 AM → 9:09 AM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:40 AM → 7:09 AM

6:04 AM → 8:06 AM

6:33 AM → 8:27 AM

7:10 AM → 9:08 AM

Frequently asked questions

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