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The cheapest and fastest buses from Derby to Manchester

Showing times and prices for May 18

Cheapest price

$32

Average price

$39

Fastest journey

4 h 10 m

Average duration

4 h 36 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

80 km

Cheap tickets

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.

The average ticket from Derby to Manchester will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.

Fast buses

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

National ExpressNX134 · NX121
08:50AM4h25
Derby
01:15PMManchester, Coach Station
$321One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX133 · NX120
02:40PM4h40
Derby
07:20PMManchester, Coach Station
$341One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX133 · NX171
02:45PM4h40
Derby
07:25PMManchester, Coach Station
$401One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX134 · NX171
08:40PM4h10
Derby
12:50AMManchester, Coach Station
$421One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX466 · NX171
03:20AM5h05
Derby
08:25AMManchester, Coach Station
$471One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Derby to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

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Bus
Most popular
Train

€25

Average price

Cheapest

€38

Average price

5h 9m

Average duration

4h 39m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 19m

Average duration

Fastest

1h 49m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Derby to Manchester bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Sunday, May 18
Last updated at 11:12 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX466 · NX171
Delayed
2:20 AM Derby
5h05
10:10 AM 10:10 AMManchester, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX134 · NX121
Delayed
7:50 AM Derby
4h25
8:20 PM 8:20 PMManchester, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX133 · NX120
On time
1:40 PM Derby
4h40
6:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX133 · NX171
On time
1:45 PM Derby
4h40
6:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX134 · NX171
On time
7:40 PM Derby
4h10
11:50 PM Manchester, Coach Station
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Derby to Manchester

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Buses from Derby to Manchester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€14) if you book in advance.
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
49 miles (80 km)
Average bus duration
4h 39m
Cheapest ticket price
$16 (€14)
Buses per day
5
Bus providers
2
Fastest bus
2h 30m
First bus
00:09
Last bus
22:29
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, Megabus and TransPennine Express from Derby to Manchester

Travel from Derby to Manchester from $14 (€12) with Omio’s bus partners National Express, Megabus and TransPennine Express! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus from Derby to Manchester, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Bus information from Derby to Manchester with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 10 min
  • Cheapest Price: $14
  • National Express frequency: 2 a day

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