Luton to Derby Trains

Luton to Derby trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Luton and Derby takes 2h 3m 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 3m
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 11:21 PM which arrives into Derby at 2:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

10:41 PM → 12:44 AM
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2h 3m • 2 changes
11:19 PM → 2:03 AM
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2h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 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, October 31, 2026

12:38 AM → 7:09 AM
6h 31m • 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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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:28 AM → 12:26 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
11:28 AM → 1:43 PM
2h 15m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 2:41 PM
2h 2m • 2 changes
1:39 PM → 3:42 PM
2h 2m • 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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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 Thursday, October 29, 2026

10:41 PM → 12:44 AMArrives next day

11:19 PM → 2:03 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 30, 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, October 31, 2026

12:38 AM → 7:09 AM

6:04 AM → 8:06 AM

6:33 AM → 8:27 AM

7:10 AM → 9:08 AM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:28 AM → 12:26 PM

11:28 AM → 1:43 PM

12:39 PM → 2:41 PM

1:39 PM → 3:42 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

Frequently asked questions

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10:41 PM → 12:44 AM
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11:19 PM → 2:03 AM
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