✈ Bus and Coach Luton Airport (LTN) - Derby

Compare all timetables for the bus from Luton Airport to Derby

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Luton Airport to Derby from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today

£15

tomorrow

£15

Sunday

£15

Monday

£15

Tuesday

£12

Wednesday

£15

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 40m	21:15	Luton Airport	Luton Airport Parkway	02:55	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Luton Airport Parkway, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 18/09/2026 21:15:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 02:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
FlixBus	6h 50m	14:20	Luton Airport	Luton Airport Parkway	21:10	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Luton Airport Parkway, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 18/09/2026 14:20:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/09/2026 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
FlixBus	6h 35m	16:20	Luton Airport	Luton Airport Parkway	22:55	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Luton Airport Parkway, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 18/09/2026 16:20:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/09/2026 22:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
National Express	3h 35m	22:35	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	02:10	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 18/09/2026 22:35:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 02:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
National Express	3h 50m	01:35	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	05:25	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 18/09/2026 01:35:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/09/2026 05:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 50m	01:35	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	05:25	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 01:35:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 05:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
National Express	3h 50m	14:40	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	18:30	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 14:40:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
National Express	3h 35m	20:00	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	23:35	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 20:00:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
National Express	3h 35m	21:00	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	00:35	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 21:00:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 00:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
National Express	3h 35m	22:35	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	02:10	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 22:35:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 02:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 50m	01:35	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	05:25	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2026 01:35:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 05:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
National Express	3h 35m	21:00	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	00:35	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2026 21:00:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2026 00:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
National Express	3h 45m	16:00	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	19:45	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2026 16:00:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
National Express	3h 35m	22:35	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	02:10	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2026 22:35:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2026 02:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
National Express	3h 25m	23:55	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	03:20	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2026 23:55:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2026 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 50m	01:35	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	05:25	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2026 01:35:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2026 05:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
National Express	3h 35m	20:05	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	23:40	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2026 20:05:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2026 23:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
National Express	3h 35m	21:00	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	00:35	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2026 21:00:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2026 00:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
National Express	3h 45m	16:25	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	20:10	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2026 16:25:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2026 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
National Express	3h 35m	18:55	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	22:30	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2026 18:55:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2026 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 45m	21:10	Luton Airport	Luton Airport Parkway	02:55	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Luton Airport Parkway, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/09/2026 21:10:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2026 02:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
FlixBus	5h 0m	06:05	Luton Airport	Luton Airport Parkway	11:05	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Luton Airport Parkway, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/09/2026 06:05:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2026 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
FlixBus	6h 50m	14:20	Luton Airport	Luton Airport Parkway	21:10	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Luton Airport Parkway, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/09/2026 14:20:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2026 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	3h 35m	21:00	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	00:35	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/09/2026 21:00:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2026 00:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
National Express	3h 50m	01:35	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	05:25	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/09/2026 01:35:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2026 05:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 25m	23:55	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	03:20	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from National Express goes from Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2026 23:55:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2026 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
National Express	3h 50m	01:35	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	05:25	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2026 01:35:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2026 05:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
National Express	3h 35m	18:55	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	22:30	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2026 18:55:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2026 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
National Express	3h 35m	20:05	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	23:40	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2026 20:05:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2026 23:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
National Express	3h 35m	21:00	Luton Airport	Luton Airport	00:35	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from National Express goes from Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2026 21:00:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2026 00:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Luton Airport to Derby is £12 on 22/09/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Luton Airport and Derby

See here how frequent the connections between Luton Airport and Derby are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily coaches from Luton Airport to Derby. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 12 daily coaches between Luton Airport and Derby.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 43 coaches from Luton Airport to Derby, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Luton Airport and Derby, with only 11 offers.

Facts about coaches from Luton Airport (LTN) to Derby

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 15 times every day by bus from Luton Airport to Derby in one click! Book your bus ticket from Luton Airport to Derby starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus	£12
Fastest Bus	3h 25m
Earliest Coach	01:35
Latest Coach	23:55
Daily Bus Connections	15 Ø
Distance	138.3 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Luton Airport to Derby

Every day, 15 buses from 2 coach companies leave Luton Airport for Derby: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 18/09/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 14/09

Tuesday 15/09

Wednesday 16/09

Thursday 17/09

Friday 18/09

£15

Saturday 19/09

£15

Sunday 20/09

£15

Monday 21/09

£15

Tuesday 22/09

£12

Wednesday 23/09

£15

Thursday 24/09

Friday 25/09

£15

Saturday 26/09

£15

Sunday 27/09

£16

Monday 28/09

£15

Tuesday 29/09

£15

Wednesday 30/09

£15

Thursday 01/10

Friday 02/10

£15

Saturday 03/10

£15

Sunday 04/10

£15

Monday 05/10

£15

Tuesday 06/10

£15

Wednesday 07/10

£15

Thursday 08/10

£15

Friday 09/10

£13

Saturday 10/10

£15

Sunday 11/10

The cheapest time to travel from Luton Airport to Derby

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Luton Airport to Derby, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £12, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Luton Airport to Derby. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £15.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Luton Airport to Derby, with £12. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £13.

How to save money travelling from Luton Airport to Derby

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Luton Airport to Derby in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Luton Airport to Derby, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Luton Airport to Derby are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Luton Airport to Derby

These are the most booked bus companies between Luton Airport to Derby from our users.

National Express from Luton Airport to Derby

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Luton Airport to Derby:

Cheapest Price	£15
Fastest Coach	3h 25m
Earliest Coach	01:35
Last Coach	23:55
Daily Connections	12 Ø
Found on	16/09/2026

FlixBus from Luton Airport to Derby

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Luton Airport to Derby:

Cheapest Price	£12
Fastest Coach	5h 0m
Earliest Coach	06:05
Last Coach	22:25
Daily Connections	8 Ø
Found on	16/09/2026

All bus stations and stops in Luton Airport and Derby

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Luton Airport and Derby.

Luton Airport

Airport Approach Rd

Luton Airport Parkway

Riverlights Coach Station

Morledge 735

Central Bus Station

Pride Park

Donnington Park

Hollands Way

Service and Comfort on the bus from Luton Airport to Derby

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Luton Airport to Derby? Or which bus companies serve the route Luton Airport to Derby? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Luton Airport to Derby bus

How much does a Luton Airport - Derby coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest airport transfer for the Luton Airport - Derby route is available from £12 and takes 5h 45m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Luton Airport to Derby?

The connection Luton Airport to Derby is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £31. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Luton Airport - Derby route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Luton Airport to Derby is offered by roughly 15 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Derby from Luton Airport take?

The quickest transfer from Luton Airport to Derby is provided by National Express and takes 3h 25m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £29. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Luton Airport to Derby?

The earliest bus to Derby departs from Luton Airport at 01:35. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Luton Airport to Derby?

The latest bus to Derby departs from Luton Airport at 23:55. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Luton Airport - Derby route?

Passengers looking to travel from Luton Airport to Derby can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Luton Airport and Derby?

You can check all the direct connections between Luton Airport and Derby by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct transfer: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Derby from Luton Airport?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Luton Airport Derby bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Luton Airport Derby bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the transfer from Luton Airport to Derby on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Luton Airport to Derby?

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How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Luton Airport to Derby?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Luton Airport to Derby

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Luton Airport and to Derby

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Luton Airport and to Derby. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!