What is the distance between Loughborough and Derby?

The distance between Loughborough and Derby is around 26 km (16 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Loughborough Bus Stop (Amber Rooms), in Loughborough, and end it at Derby Riverlights Bus Station, in Derby.

Bus from Loughborough to Derby starting at $12 | Compare & Save up to 58%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Loughborough to Derby on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:20am	Loughborough Bus Stop (Amber Rooms)	2h 55m	8:15am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:20am	Loughborough Bus Stop (Amber Rooms)	2h 55m	8:15am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Loughborough Bus Stop (Amber Rooms)	3h 35m	5:20pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Loughborough Bus Stop (Amber Rooms)	3h 35m	5:20pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Loughborough Bus Stop (Amber Rooms)	3h 5m	6:50pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Loughborough Bus Stop (Amber Rooms)	3h 5m	6:50pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:20pm	Loughborough Bus Stop (Amber Rooms)	4h 10m	10:30pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:20pm	Loughborough Bus Stop (Amber Rooms)	4h 10m	10:30pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Loughborough to Derby on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:20am	Loughborough Bus Stop (Amber Rooms)	2h 55m	8:15am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:20am	Loughborough Bus Stop (Amber Rooms)	2h 55m	8:15am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Loughborough Bus Stop (Amber Rooms)	3h 35m	5:20pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Loughborough Bus Stop (Amber Rooms)	3h 35m	5:20pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Loughborough Bus Stop (Amber Rooms)	3h 5m	6:50pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Loughborough Bus Stop (Amber Rooms)	3h 5m	6:50pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:20pm	Loughborough Bus Stop (Amber Rooms)	4h 10m	10:30pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:20pm	Loughborough Bus Stop (Amber Rooms)	4h 10m	10:30pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Loughborough to Derby

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Derby. The journey takes about 21 minutes, and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

21mAverage Duration

24 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $22	Average Duration3h 35m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$7 - $41	Average Duration21m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,708 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29708 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 $15

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Where are the popular stops in Loughborough and Derby?

Stops in Loughborough

A - Loughborough Bus Stop (Amber Rooms)

B - Loughborough University Bus Stop (adj Ashby Grove)

Stops in Derby

A - Derby Riverlights Bus Station

B - Morledge Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Loughborough to Derby by bus

What is the distance between Loughborough and Derby?
The distance between Loughborough and Derby is around 26 km (16 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Loughborough to Derby?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Loughborough Bus Stop (Amber Rooms), in Loughborough, and end it at Derby Riverlights Bus Station, in Derby.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-11

$12

11-12

$12

Today

$12

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11-18

$12

The cheapest trip from Loughborough to Derby was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $12

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

You can expect to pay from $12 to $28 for a bus ticket from Loughborough to Derby based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-18.