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Cheap bus tickets from Derby to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Oct 01

Cheapest

€36

Average

€40

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Derby to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

06:00PM4h25

Derby

10:25PMManchester, Coach Station

€361One-way

1 transfer

08:45AM5h40

Derby

02:25PMManchester, Coach Station

€361One-way

1 transfer

07:15PM4h10

Derby

11:25PMManchester, Coach Station

€401One-way

1 transfer

11:15AM3h55

Derby

03:10PMManchester, Coach Station

€441One-way

1 transfer

03:15PM4h10

Derby

07:25PMManchester, Coach Station

€451One-way

1 transfer

Bus schedule from Derby to Manchester

Showing buses for tomorrow, Sunday, October 1

National Express

08:45AM5h40

Derby

02:25PMManchester, Coach Station

1 transfer

National Express

11:15AM3h55

Derby

03:10PMManchester, Coach Station

1 transfer

National Express

03:15PM4h10

Derby

07:25PMManchester, Coach Station

1 transfer

National Express

06:00PM4h25

Derby

10:25PMManchester, Coach Station

1 transfer

National Express

07:15PM4h10

Derby

11:25PMManchester, Coach Station

1 transfer

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Bus times from Derby to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Oct 01

Fastest Journey

3 h 55 m

Average

4 h 28 m

Buses per day

Distance

80 km

It's difficult to get from Derby to Manchester without transferring at least once.

Fastest

11:15AM3h55

Derby

03:10PMManchester, Coach Station

€401One-way

1 transfer

2nd Fastest

03:15PM4h10

Derby

07:25PMManchester, Coach Station

€401One-way

1 transfer

2nd Fastest

07:15PM4h10

Derby

11:25PMManchester, Coach Station

€361One-way

1 transfer

06:00PM4h25

Derby

10:25PMManchester, Coach Station

€331One-way

1 transfer

08:45AM5h40

Derby

02:25PMManchester, Coach Station

€331One-way

1 transfer

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Overview: Bus from Derby to Manchester

	Distance	50 miles (80 km)
	Average bus duration	4 h 10 min
	Average bus ticket price	$56 (€50)
	Bus frequency	1 a day
	Direct bus	Yes, there is 1 direct bus a day
	Bus companies	Megabus, National Express, Transpennine Express or East Midlands Railway

Buses from Derby to Manchester cover the 50 miles (80 km) long journey taking on average 4 h 10 min with our travel partners like Megabus, National Express, Transpennine Express or East Midlands Railway. Normally, there is 1 bus operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $56 (€50), but the average price of bus tickets is $56 (€50). Travelers depart most frequently from Derby, Railway Station (Stop S1) and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.

Bus companies: National Express from Derby to Manchester

Buy your official National Express bus tickets from Derby to Manchester from $56 (€50) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable trip.

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Derby - Manchester bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Cheapest Price: $56

FAQs: Bus from Derby to Manchester

FAQs: Take the bus from Derby to Manchester with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Derby to Manchester.

Cheap bus tickets from Derby to Manchester can start from as little as $56 (€50) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Derby to Manchester is $56 (€50); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Derby to Manchester bus travel time is 4 h 10 min for the 50 mile (80 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The bus from Derby to Manchester leaves at 6: 15 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

There is 1 bus a day from Derby to Manchester which require at least one change with Megabus, National Express, Transpennine Express or East Midlands Railway. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.

For the journey from Derby to Manchester you can take a bus with Megabus, National Express, Transpennine Express or East Midlands Railway. Be sure to check out all possible bus providers that offer services from Derby to Manchester on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

When departing from Derby, you have various bus station options to start your route from including Derby, Railway Station (Stop S1), Derby, Royal Way (Derby Arena) and Derby, Bus Station. When arriving in Manchester, you can end your trip in bus stations like Manchester, Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Manchester, Airport.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Derby, Railway Station (Stop S1), which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Manchester, Coach Station, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Manchester from Derby is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 10 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Derby to Manchester by bus is March.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Derby to Manchester including taking a bus or train.