What is the distance between Derby and Leicester?

The distance between Derby and Leicester is around 40 km (25 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Derby to Leicester?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Derby Riverlights Bus Station, in Derby, and end it at St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station, in Leicester.

Bus Derby to Leicester from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Derby to Leicester on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:05pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 35m	7:40pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:15am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 5m	10:20am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	7:35am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 35m	9:10am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Derby	1h 25m	10:25am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	7:35am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 35m	9:10am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Derby to Leicester on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:05pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 35m	7:40pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:05am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	50m	6:55am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	12:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 25m	1:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Derby	1h 50m	2:40am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	12:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 25m	1:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Derby to Leicester on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:05pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 35m	7:40pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:50am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	45m	7:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	12:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 25m	1:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Derby	1h 50m	2:40am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	12:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 25m	1:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Derby to Leicester on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:40am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h	6:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:50am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	45m	7:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	12:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 25m	1:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Derby	1h 50m	2:40am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	12:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 25m	1:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Derby to Leicester on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:25am	Derby	50m	3:15am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	Cheapest
Bus	6:05am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	50m	6:55am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	12:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 25m	1:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Derby	1h 50m	2:40am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	12:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 25m	1:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Derby to Leicester on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:25am	Derby	50m	3:15am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	Cheapest
Bus	6:05am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	50m	6:55am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	12:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 25m	1:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Derby	1h 50m	2:40am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	12:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 25m	1:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Derby to Leicester on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:25am	Derby	50m	3:15am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	Cheapest
Bus	6:05am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	50m	6:55am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	12:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 25m	1:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Derby	1h 50m	2:40am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	12:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 25m	1:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Derby to Leicester

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Leicester. The journey takes about 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13train per day

30mAverage Duration

39 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $20	Average Duration1h 25m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$9 - $60	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $6	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Derby and Leicester?

Stops in Derby

A
Derby Riverlights Bus Station
Central Bus Station, Morledge, Derby, Derby DE1 2AY, UK
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B
Morledge Bus Station
Noahs Ark Inn, 23 Morledge, Derby DE1 2AW, UK

Stops in Leicester

A
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station, St Margaret's, Leicester LE1 3AG, UK
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B
Leicester
62 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3GQ, United Kingdom
C
Leicester Forest East (Service Area), Northbound
M1 Motorway, Northbound, Leicester LE3
D
Leicester - Fosse Park Bus Stop
Fosse Park Avenue, Leicester LE19 1HQ, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,735 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29735 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $9

National Express Derby Leicester recent customer reviews

Driver was 30min late which made me late for work, not happy

Damian D.

September 1, 2023

Nice and fast truck :)

Dairis V.

November 28, 2022

Amazing and good value for money.

Russell M.

August 9, 2021

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,277 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Derby to Leicester by bus

What is the distance between Derby and Leicester?
The distance between Derby and Leicester is around 40 km (25 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Derby to Leicester?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Derby Riverlights Bus Station, in Derby, and end it at St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station, in Leicester.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-25

$7

11-26

$7

Today

$6

11-28

$6

11-29

$6

11-30

$7

12-01

$6

12-02

$6

The cheapest trip from Derby to Leicester was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $6

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Derby to Leicester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $6 to $19 for a bus ticket from Derby to Leicester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.