There are 4 ways to get from Luton to Derby (Station) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Luton to Derbytrain London St Pancras International - Derby
1h 53m£45–75Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus Sky
3h 48m£17–39Drive 94.3 mi
- Drive from Luton to Derby (Station)car 94.3 mi
1h 38m£24–34Train via Kettering
- Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain
- Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
- Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
2h 13m£48–72
Luton to Derby (Station) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Derby (Station) is to bus which costs £17 - £40 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Luton to Derby (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Derby (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Railway Station via St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Luton and arriving at Derby. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The journey takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Luton and Derby (Station) is 98 miles. The road distance is 94.8 miles.
The best way to get from Luton to Derby (Station) without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £45 - £75.
The train from Luton to Derby takes 1h 53m including transfers and departs four times a week.
Luton to Derby (Station) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.
Luton to Derby (Station) train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Luton station.
The best way to get from Luton to Derby (Station) is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £45 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £40 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Luton, England and Derby (Station), England?
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Luton to Derby 4 times a week. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Railway Station via St Margaret's Bus Station in around 3h 48m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Luton to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Luton to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Kettering to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Luton to Derby (Station) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Luton to Derby (Station) train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Derby (Station) is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Luton to Derby (Station).
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