The journey to Leicester from Derby takes just 40 minutes.
Buses operate daily with up to 52 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Derby at 00:25.
It's quick and easy to buy tickets to Leicester, with no additional fees or charges.
megabus schedule
megabus operates between Derby and Leicester 7 days per week.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | 2 |
| Shortest trip | 40 minutes |
| First departure | 08:40 |
| Last departure | 19:55 |
Kinchbus schedule
Travel from Derby to Leicester with Kinchbus in 1 hour 20 minutes.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 50 |
| Shortest trip | 1 hour 20 minutes |
| First departure | 00:25 |
| Last departure | 23:28 |
Your questions answered
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Is there a daily bus service between Derby and Leicester?
Yes, buses operate daily from Derby to Leicester, departing as early as 00:25.
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How long is the bus trip from Derby to Leicester?
The fastest bus to Leicester from Derby takes 40 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 1 hour 20 minutes longer.
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How do I buy tickets for travel to Leicester from Derby?
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 Derby and Leicester?
Kinchbus and megabus run buses to Leicester from Derby.
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What time is the earliest bus from Derby to Leicester?
The first bus to Leicester from Derby leaves at 00:25. The journey takes 40 minutes.
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When is the last bus to Leicester from Derby?
The last bus leaves Derby at 19:55, arriving into Leicester at 20:35. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.
Onward travel from Leicester
| Bus to | Days | Shortest trip | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belsize Park |
| 2 hours 10 minutes | 86 miles |
| Bradford |
| 3 hours 45 minutes | 84 miles |
| Hinckley |
| 24 minutes | 12 miles |
| London Heathrow Airport |
| 2 hours 20 minutes | 86 miles |
| Markfield |
| 21 minutes | 6.9 miles |
| Melton Mowbray |
| 50 minutes | 14 miles |
| Sheffield |
| 1 hour 20 minutes | 53 miles |
| Sunderland |
| 4 hours 20 minutes | 157 miles |
| Swindon |
| 3 hours 50 minutes | 80 miles |
| Syston |
| 13 minutes | 4.1 miles |