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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Stansted Mountfitchet to Derby
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
5 h 20 m
Average duration
5 h 40 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Derby will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
Of the 3 buses that leave Stansted Mountfitchet for Derby on Thu, Nov 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 161 km distance in an average of 5 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 20 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 6 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Stansted Mountfitchet to Derby
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stansted Mountfitchet to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. 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 €29, and a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 100 miles (161 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€35 Average price Cheapest | €53 Average price |
4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Stansted Mountfitchet to Derby bus times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted Mountfitchet to Derby buses for tomorrow, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:05 AM Stansted Mountfitchet | 6h10 | 6:15 AM Derby | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stansted Mountfitchet to Derby
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 100 miles (161 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€29) |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 5h 20m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 22:45 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Stansted Mountfitchet to Derby start from as low as $35 (€29) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $42 (€35) depending on the train type and class.
Bus providers: National Express from Stansted Mountfitchet to DerbyYou can travel by bus between Stansted Mountfitchet to Derby with National Express for as low as $35 (€28). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Stansted to Derby
Located north-east of London, in Essex, Stansted Airport is a popular hub for short-haul European flights and budget airline services. Travelers arriving at Stansted and heading for the Midlands can take daily Stansted to Derby bus connections with one change en route. Journeys follow a choice of routes with travel times of around five hours for the fastest options. Departures include an overnight service from the airport and buses from early morning to late evening.
Which bus companies travel from Stansted to Derby?
National Express, the main national bus operator in the UK, provides all indirect Stansted to Derby bus services. Routes include one change en route, which can be at London Golders Green or Victoria, Birmingham Coach Station, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, Luton Airport or Milton Keynes Coachway.
How long is the bus from Stansted to Derby?
The fastest connection for a National Express Stansted to Derby bus is an afternoon service from the airport via Leicester, taking four hours and 50 minutes for the 137-mile trip north-west to Derby. The fastest connection via London takes five hours and 15 minutes while other services take at least five hours and 40 minutes to reach Derby. The overnight connection from the airport takes eight hours and 20 minutes.
How many buses are there from Stansted to Derby?
The National Express timetable offers 14 indirect connections from Stansted to Derby from Monday-Saturday and 17 buses on Sundays, requiring one change in transit. Services include an overnight departure from the airport at 1:00 a.m. and bus connections roughly every 90 minutes throughout the day and evening until 10:30 p.m.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Stansted to Derby?
Departure Bus Station: Stansted Airport Bus Station is just outside the arrivals terminal, next to the train station, served by national buses and local routes from Bishop's Stortford and Stansted Mountfitchet. There is a cafe and vending machines at the station and restaurants, coffee shops, book stores, and free WiFi in the airport terminal.
Arrival Bus Station: Derby Riverlights Bus Station is on the eastern side of central Derby, with bays for city bus connections. Facilities at the modern terminus include a parking lot, cafe, convenience store, restrooms, and taxi stands, with bars and restaurants a short walk from the entrance.
FAQs: Bus from Stansted Mountfitchet to Derby
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Stansted Mountfitchet to Derby, follow these tips:
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- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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