The cheapest buses from London to Derby
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Derby will cost around $ 27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 9.
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The fastest buses from London to Derby
Fastest Journey
2 h 40 m
Average
3 h 36 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
182 km
Of the 10 buses that leave London for Derby every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 182 km distance in an average of 3 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 10 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.
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Bus Information to Derby from London
 | Distance | 113 miles (182 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 2 h 40 min |
 | Average bus ticket price | $8 (€6) |
 | Direct bus | Yes |
 | Bus companies | National Express |
Buses from London to Derby cover the 113 miles (182 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 40 min with our travel partners like National Express. There are direct bus services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $8 (€6), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $6 (€5). Travelers depart most frequently from London Victoria and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
Bus companies
Travel with National Express between London and Derby
Travel from London to Derby from $6 (€5) with Omio’s bus partners National Express! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.
National Express is a great way to travel comfortably and affordably from London to Derby. As the UK’s leading long-distance bus company, National Express offers hundreds of routes to cities, towns and major airports throughout the country with maximum savings and comfort in mind for each passenger. Omio shows you National Express bus schedules and ticket options for the London to Derby route, so you can find the cheapest deals to travel by bus. On a National Express bus, you can expect to travel 113 miles (182 km) between London and Derby.
All buses from National Express provide air conditioning, free WiFi and onboard entertainment to keep you feeling comfortable and entertained during a long journey. Most buses have seat belts and power outlets in every seat, perfect if you need to charge your phone or laptop. There are three different tickets that you can pick for the London to Derby bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. If you’re looking for more flexibility on canceling or changing your bus ticket easily, we recommend booking the Fully Flexible Fare option.
National Express has updated its ticket policies due to the coronavirus. Keep these in mind when booking your National Express tickets from London to Derby and when traveling by bus:
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
- Pre-reservation / seat allocation
- Verification of ticket with valid ID
- Exceptions to waive change or cancellation fees policy
- For journeys between July 1st and October 31, 2020, the following change and refund policies apply:
- Restricted ticket: One change is allowed free of charge
- Standard ticket: Full refund or one change is allowed free of charge
- Fully flexible ticket: Unlimited changes to time or date are allowed
- All change and refund requests must be made at least 24 hours before the original outbound journey. Partial refunds are not allowed.
Buses from London to Derby
National Express Services offers a mix of both direct and indirect buses from London to Derby with over twenty departures every day. The first bus leaves at around 6:00 a.m. with services continuing until after midnight. The direct route takes between 3 hours 15 minutes and 3 hours 50 minutes while buses that involve a connection at London Heathrow Central Coach Station take between 5 and 6 hours. All departures for buses from London to Derby are from London Victoria Coach Station. The same route operates seven days a week.
Taking the Bus from London
Buses from London to Derby depart from the Victoria coach station in the centre of the city, near to Buckingham Palace. It is easily accessible by subway, with the Victoria line, District line and Circle line all stopping at the nearby Victoria subway station. Buses to the bus station run throughout the day and night, and there is a cab rank outside the station.
Getting into Derby
Derby is a city that lies in the heart of the U.K. and is surrounded by the beautiful Peak District. The city is home to a stunning cathedral and thriving manufacturing industry. Derby bus station is situated near the centre of the city. The bus station is served by an information office that is open between the hours of 8.30 a.m.-5.30 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 10am-4pm on Sundays. There is a nearby bus stop, and a cab can be called from the nearby Spar cafe and shop. Derby train station is a 20-minute walk or 5-minute cab ride from the bus station.
Travel Tips
Omio customers book a bus from London Victoria to Derby, Bus Station most frequently for this route.
You can find the most popular departure bus station for this trip, London Victoria, located approximately 1 mile (s) / 1 km from the city center of London. The most popular arrival bus station in Derby, called Derby, Bus Station, is located around 0 mile (s) / 0 km away from its city center.
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