London to Derby bus
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Bus times from London to Derby
Fastest Journey
2 h 40 m
Average
3 h 26 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.
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Overview: Bus from London to Derby
 | Distance | 113 miles (182 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 2 h 40 min |
 | Average bus ticket price | $15 (€14) |
 | Bus frequency | 2 a day |
 | Direct bus | Yes, there are 2 direct buses a day |
 | Bus companies | Megabus, National Express, Infobus or Flixbus |
Buses from London to Derby cover the 113 miles (182 km) long trip taking on average 2 h 40 min with our travel partners like Megabus, National Express, Infobus or Flixbus. Normally, there are 2 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $10 (€10), but the average price of bus tickets is $15 (€14). Travelers depart most frequently from London Victoria and arrive in Derby.
Bus companies: FlixBus and National Express from London to Derby
Travel from London to Derby from $10 (€10) with Omio’s bus partners FlixBus and National Express! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
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 London - Derby 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.
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: Bus to Derby from London
Omio customers book a bus from London Victoria to Derby most frequently for this route.
The most popular departure bus station with passengers for this journey, called London Victoria, is located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) from the city center of London.
The most popular arrival bus station, Derby, is located 0.1 miles (126 m) away from the city center of Derby.
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