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Royal Armouries Museum
The United Kingdom’s national museum of arms and armour, with major collections covering warfare, hunting and tournament culture. One of Leeds’ best-known indoor attractions.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
97 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Derby to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Leeds will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 3 buses that leave Derby for Leeds on Sun, May 31, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 97 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 2 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.
NX134
NX466
NX133
NX134
NX133
NX466Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Leeds 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 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Leeds:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Leeds costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $28 (€23) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12 (€10). The journey takes 1h 50m versus 1h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Leeds buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 11:10 AM Derby, Bus Station | 2h05 | 1:15 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 AM Derby, Bus Station | 1h50 | 1:40 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX133 | 2:45 PM Derby, Bus Station | 1h50 | 4:35 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 PM Derby, Bus Station | 2h05 | 9:35 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 PM Derby, Bus Station | 1h40 | 9:50 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX134 | 8:40 PM Derby, Bus Station | 1h50 | 10:30 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
NX466 | 4:05 AM Derby, Bus Station | 2h05 | 6:10 AM Leeds, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Derby to Leeds run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) but you can travel from only $9 (€8) by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 60 miles (97 km) distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 60 miles (97 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 12:40 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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