The journey to Derby from Leicester takes just 40 minutes.
Buses operate daily with up to 45 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Leicester at 02:25.
It's quick and easy to buy tickets to Derby, with no additional fees or charges.
megabus schedule
megabus operates between Leicester and Derby 7 days per week.
Service days | Daily |
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Services per day | 1 |
Shortest trip | 40 minutes |
First departure | 02:25 |
Last departure | 02:25 |
Kinchbus schedule
Travel from Leicester to Derby with Kinchbus in 1 hour 20 minutes.
Service days | Daily |
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Services per day | up to 44 |
Shortest trip | 1 hour 20 minutes |
First departure | 03:55 |
Last departure | 23:55 |
Your questions answered
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Is there a daily bus service between Leicester and Derby?
Yes, buses operate daily from Leicester to Derby, departing as early as 02:25.
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How long is the bus trip from Leicester to Derby?
The fastest bus to Derby from Leicester takes 40 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 1 hour 36 minutes longer.
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How do I buy tickets for travel to Derby from Leicester?
It's quick and easy to buy tickets directly from ByBus, with no additional fees or charges.
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Which bus companies operate between Leicester and Derby?
Kinchbus and megabus run buses to Derby from Leicester.
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What time is the earliest bus from Leicester to Derby?
The first bus to Derby from Leicester leaves at 02:25. The journey takes 40 minutes.
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When is the last bus to Derby from Leicester?
The last bus leaves Leicester at 02:25, arriving into Derby at 03:05. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.
Onward travel from Derby
Bus to | Days | Shortest trip | Distance |
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Belper |
| 19 minutes | 6.9 miles |
Belsize Park |
| 2 hours 30 minutes | 110 miles |
Cromford |
| 35 minutes | 13 miles |
Horley |
| 4 hours 30 minutes | 133 miles |
Leicester |
| 40 minutes | 24 miles |
London |
| 2 hours 30 minutes | 113 miles |
London Gatwick Airport |
| 4 hours 30 minutes | 134 miles |
Loughborough |
| 57 minutes | 16 miles |
Nottingham |
| 27 minutes | 14 miles |
Wingerworth |
| 50 minutes | 19 miles |
Wirksworth |
| 39 minutes | 12 miles |