The cheapest and fastest buses from Bristol to Derby
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
7 h 7 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
180 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bristol to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Derby will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 3 buses that leave Bristol for Derby on Thu, Nov 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 180 km distance in an average of 7 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 9 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bristol to Derby
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 111 miles (180 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€22 Average price Cheapest | €61 Average price |
3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Bristol to Derby Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Live departures
Bristol to Derby bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Derby buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX101 · NX133 | On time 11:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 3h40 | 2:40 PM Derby, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX104 · NX134 | 3:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h50 | 8:35 PM Derby, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bristol to Derby
Distance 111 miles (180 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Bristol to Derby start from as low as $13 (€10) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $27 (€22) depending on the train type and class.
Bus providers: National Express from Bristol to DerbyYou can travel by bus between Bristol to Derby with National Express for as low as $13 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
FAQs: Bus from Bristol to Derby

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- 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.
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- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bristol to Derby
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café in the terminal (in the station)
- Fast-food outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: A1, A2
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