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Explore cheap prices from Luton to Derby

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Luton to Derby, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

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Thu5Jun

£11.90

Fri6Jun

£14.30

Sat7Jun

£14.30

Sun8Jun

£14.30

Mon9Jun

£14.30

Tue10Jun

£14.30

Wed11Jun

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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

Luton to Derby train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Luton to Derby, starting from £11.90 and averaging £14.90. The entire journey takes no more than 1h 19m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Thu, Jun 5
Fri, Jun 6
From £11.90
Sat, Jun 7
From £14.30
Sun, Jun 8
From £14.30
Mon, Jun 9
From £14.30
Tue, Jun 10
From £14.30
Wed, Jun 11
From £14.30

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
00:36 Luton	07:08 Derby	6h 32m, No direct	Find Tickets
04:20 Luton	07:08 Derby	2h 48m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:10 Luton	07:29 Derby	1h 19m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:25 Luton	09:11 Derby	2h 46m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:46 Luton	08:30 Derby	1h 44m, No direct	Find Tickets
07:01 Luton	09:30 Paris	2h 29m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Luton to Derby train route details

First train

00:36

Last train

23:46

Departure station

Luton

Arrival station

Derby

Journey time

1h 19m

Distance

85 miles

Price

£11.90*

Train Operators

Thameslink, East Midlands Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Luton to Derby

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Luton to Derby can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Luton to Derby, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Luton to Derby ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Luton to Derby more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Luton to Derby train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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These are valid for both the outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
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As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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