How much is the bus ticket from Luton to Derby?

The cheapest bus tickets from Luton to Derby start at R 229. The average price for this route is around R 535. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Luton to Derby?

The average bus journey time from Luton to Derby is 3h 45m, covering a distance of 138 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 15m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Luton to Derby route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 31 buses available per day, including services from National Express , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Luton to Derby?

The earliest bus departs from Luton to Derby at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Luton to Derby?

A bus trip from Luton to Derby produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Luton to Derby?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29871 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Luton to Derby?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Luton to Derby?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Luton to Derby?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Luton to Derby from R 181 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Luton to Derby on 5 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:50	Luton Halfway Avenue	6h 15m	00:05	Derby	Cheapest
Bus	21:10	Luton (Town, Stand 9) Bus Stop	3h 15m	00:25	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	14:50	Luton Airport (LTN)	4h	18:50	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	14:50	Luton Airport (LTN)	4h	18:50	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	16:25	Luton Airport (LTN)	3h 45m	20:10	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Luton to Derby on 6 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:50	Luton Halfway Avenue	6h 15m	00:05	Derby	Cheapest
Bus	00:05	Luton (Town, Stand 9) Bus Stop	3h 15m	03:20	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	01:35	Luton Airport (LTN)	3h 50m	05:25	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	14:00	Luton DART Parkway	8h 50m	22:50	Derby	No tags
Bus	01:35	Luton Airport (LTN)	3h 50m	05:25	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Luton to Derby on 9 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:50	Luton Halfway Avenue	6h 15m	00:05	Derby	Cheapest
Bus	00:05	Luton (Town, Stand 9) Bus Stop	3h 15m	03:20	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	01:35	Luton Airport (LTN)	3h 50m	05:25	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	14:00	Luton DART Parkway	8h 50m	22:50	Derby	No tags
Bus	01:35	Luton Airport (LTN)	3h 50m	05:25	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:23 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Luton to Derby

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Derby. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 84, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 40mAverage duration

137 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 229 - R 881	Average duration3h 45m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 724 - R 3 834	Average duration1h 54m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 84 - R 341	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Luton and Derby?

Stops in Luton

A
London Luton Airport
Visit page
B
Luton (Town, adj Rail Stn) Bus Stop
Station Road (Interchange, adj Rail Stn), Luton LU1
C
Stopsley - Inspire Sports Village
Inspire, Luton LU2 7UJ, UK
D
Lilley
Four Views, West St, Lilley, Luton LU2 8LH, UK
E
Butterfield Business Park
Butterfield Business Park, Luton LU2 8DL, UK
F
Stopsley
Stopsley Way, Stopsley, Luton LU2 9AU, UK

Stops in Derby

A
Derby Riverlights Bus Station
Central Bus Station, Morledge, Derby, Derby DE1 2AY, UK
Visit page
B
Morledge Bus Station
Noahs Ark Inn, 23 Morledge, Derby DE1 2AW, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529 871 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29871 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained about the Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at R 390

National Express Luton Derby recent customer reviews

I needed to change my ticket. Paula was exceptionally helpful and quick in sorting it out for me.The drivers were good and careful and despite heavy motorway traffic I arrived on time. Thankyou. I will use National Express again.

Marie Edna L.

14 August 2023

Very helpful staff, wasn't bothered of bus lateness had a big suitcase and all staff helped me with it. Give it 5 out of 5

Andrei P.

16 March 2019

FlixBus

3.5/512 186 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

GB bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Luton to Derby by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Luton to Derby?
The cheapest bus tickets from Luton to Derby start at R 229. The average price for this route is around R 535. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Luton to Derby?
The average bus journey time from Luton to Derby is 3h 45m, covering a distance of 138 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 15m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Luton to Derby route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 31 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Luton to Derby?
The earliest bus departs from Luton to Derby at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Luton to Derby?
A bus trip from Luton to Derby produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Luton to Derby?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29871 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Luton to Derby?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Luton to Derby?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Luton to Derby?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

03/02

R 282

04/02

R 311

Today

R 341

06/02

R 370

07/02

R 358

08/02

No data

09/02

R 241

10/02

R 181

The cheapest trip from Luton to Derby was searched and found on 10 Feb 2026 with a price of R 181

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Luton to Derby as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 181 to R 980 for a bus ticket from Luton to Derby based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 181, which is on 2026-02-10.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.