What is the travel distance from Derby to Manchester?

The distance covered from Derby to Manchester is 81 km (50 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Derby Riverlights Bus Station, in Derby, and end it at Shudehill, in Manchester.

Bus Derby to Manchester from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Derby to Manchester on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55am	Derby	5h 5m	5:00pm	Shudehill	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:17 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Derby to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 30mAverage Duration

81 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $62	Average Duration5h 5m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$38 - $150	Average Duration1h 45m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$21 - $21	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Derby and Manchester?

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 Manchester

A
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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B
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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C
Manchester Airport
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D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,389 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

National Express

4/529,723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29723 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 $49

National Express Derby Manchester recent customer reviews

I am happy that I can see beautiful landscapes, it was good to be in the bus, better than train and people laughing and having fun, bus driver drive good and speak and inform us good.

Aila J.

May 26, 2019

Very comfortable. The driver is very professional. I got to my location at best possible time. And their bus station is very conducive and near.

Ayo O.

July 15, 2018

I have always used National Express and have always been very satisfied with the service and the price.

Keron B.

February 12, 2018

Megabus UK

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Derby to Manchester by bus

What is the travel distance from Derby to Manchester?
The distance covered from Derby to Manchester is 81 km (50 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Derby to Manchester?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Derby Riverlights Bus Station, in Derby, and end it at Shudehill, in Manchester.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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11-19

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Today

$32

11-22

$17

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The cheapest trip from Derby to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $17

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

You can expect to pay from $17 to $32 for a bus ticket from Derby to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-11-22.