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The cheapest and fastest buses from Brighton to Derby
Showing times and prices for Jun 05
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
7 h 38 m
Average duration
7 h 44 m
Buses per day
32
Distance
250 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brighton to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Derby will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Fast buses
It's difficult to get from Brighton to Derby without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:25 PM8h15Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)2:40 AMDerby, Bus Station$241One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 PM8h40Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)12:40 AMDerby, Bus Station$241One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 PM8h55Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)10:55 PMDerby, Bus Station$241One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:00 PM9h10Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)9:10 PMDerby, Bus Station$241One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:45 PM9h10Brighton10:55 PMDerby, Bus Station$251One-way1 transfer
NX025 · NX2309:47 PM7h38Brighton, Preston Circus5:25 AMDerby, Bus Station$431One-way1 transfer- NX025 · NX2306:27 PM7h43Brighton, Preston Circus2:10 AMDerby, Bus Station$551One-way1 transfer
- NX025 · NX2307:37 PM7h43Brighton, Preston Circus3:20 AMDerby, Bus Station$431One-way1 transfer
- NX025 · NX2309:40 PM7h45Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)5:25 AMDerby, Bus Station$431One-way1 transfer
- NX025 · NX2307:30 PM7h50Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)3:20 AMDerby, Bus Station$431One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Brighton to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 46m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Brighton to Derby is a bus with an average price of $29 (€24).
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Derby:
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Derby costing on average $97 (€78).
The fastest way to travel from Brighton to Derby is by train with an average journey time of 3h 16m.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 16m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Brighton and Derby including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Brighton to Derby among Omio's users.
Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Brighton to Derby Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:11AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 8h19 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:41AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 8h49 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:12AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 8h23 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:12AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 8h08 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:12AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 9h03 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:12AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 7h38 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:12PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 7h58 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:02PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 8h28 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:57PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 7h33 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:12PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 8h13 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:17PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 7h18 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:27PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 7h43 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:37PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 7h43 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Metrobus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:47PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 5h33 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Live departures
Brighton to Derby bus times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Derby buses for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 9:12 AM Brighton | 8h08 | 5:20 PM Derby | 1 transfer | |
| 11:12 AM Brighton | 7h38 | 6:50 PM Derby | 1 transfer | |
| 12:12 PM Brighton | 7h58 | 8:10 PM Derby | 1 transfer | |
| 2:57 PM Brighton | 7h33 | 10:30 PM Derby | 1 transfer | |
| 5:17 PM Brighton | 7h18 | 12:35 AM Derby | 1 transfer | |
| 6:27 PM Brighton | 7h43 | 2:10 AM Derby | 1 transfer | |
 | 9:35 PM Brighton | 7h50 | 5:25 AM Derby | 2 transfers | |
| 9:47 PM Brighton | 5h33 | 3:20 AM Derby | 1 transfer | |
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Why should you book Brighton to Derby buses with Omio?
National Express as well as Metrobus offer buses services from Brighton to Derby.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Brighton to Derby.
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Metrobus to find the best option for your trip from Brighton to Derby.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare National Express with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Brighton to Derby.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Brighton to Derby
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Buses from Brighton to Derby run on average 24 times per day, taking around 7h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:50, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 155 miles (250 km) distance in 7h 43m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 155 miles (250 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 24 |
Fastest bus 7h 43m |
First bus 12:50 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 63 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: National Express, Metrobus from Brighton to DerbyYou can travel by bus between Brighton to Derby with National Express, Metrobus for as low as $19 (€15). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 43m
Cheapest Price
$19 (€15)
National Express frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
Metrobus
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 50m
Cheapest Price
$74 (€60)
Metrobus frequency
1 a day
FAQs: Bus from Brighton to Derby
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Derby by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Derby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Brighton to Derby can start from as little as $19 (€15) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Brighton to Derby is $29 (€24) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Brighton to Derby is 7h 43m to travel the 155 miles (250 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Brighton to Derby leaves at 12:50 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Brighton to Derby leaves at 11:45 PM.
There are 24 buses a day from Brighton to Derby which require at least one change with National Express, Metrobus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
When taking a bus from Brighton to Derby, you can count on National Express, Metrobus for the best way to get you to Derby. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Brighton and Derby and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Derby from Brighton is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 7h 43m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Brighton to Derby is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Brighton and Derby including taking a train and bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Brighton to Derby:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Brighton to Derby for bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Brighton to Derby depends on the bus companies:
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Brighton to Derby.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Brighton to Derby:
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Brighton to Derby:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Brighton to Derby.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Brighton to Derby with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Brighton to Derby with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Brighton to Derby with the following bus company: National Express.
Since neither Brighton nor Derby are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Brighton to Derby among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Derby, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in busy areas like the city center and public transport hubs. Common scams include overcharging by unofficial taxi services and counterfeit tickets for events or attractions. It's advisable to use licensed taxis, purchase tickets from official vendors, and stay vigilant in crowded places to ensure safety.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Brighton to Derby
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The major bus station for departures in Brighton is Brighton, Preston Circus. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Brighton, Preston Circus for your trip from Brighton to Derby.
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The major bus station for arrivals in Derby is Derby, Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Derby, Bus Station for your trip to Derby from Brighton.
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