How much is the bus ticket from Manchester to Derby?

The cheapest coach tickets from Manchester to Derby start from £12. The average price for this route is around £15. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Manchester to Derby?

The average bus journey time from Manchester to Derby is 5h 15m, covering a distance of 51 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 4h 5m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Manchester to Derby route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , National Express , Megabus UK .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Manchester to Derby?

The earliest bus departs from Manchester to Derby at 14:20. And the latest bus departs at 14:20.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Manchester to Derby?

A bus journey from Manchester to Derby produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Manchester to Derby?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29741 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Derby?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Manchester to Derby?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Manchester to Derby?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Manchester to Derby from £13 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Manchester to Derby on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:10	Coach Station	5h 30m	16:40	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:22	495 Oldham Rd	5h 18m	16:40	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:30	16 Broadway	5h 10m	16:40	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	19:40	495 Oldham Rd	6h 15m	01:55	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	19:46	16 Broadway	6h 9m	01:55	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags

Compare 3 ways to travel from Manchester 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 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

1h 40mAverage duration

51 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£12 - £25	Average duration5h 15m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£35 - £42	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£11 - £11	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Derby?

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

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,475 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

National Express

4/529,741 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Megabus UK

3.5/54,278 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

Customers express dissatisfaction with the service, specifically mentioning delays and poor customer service. These issues seem to be consistent across multiple reviews.

Megabus Manchester Derby recent customer reviews

Was a connecting passenger, the bus was delayed by 90 minutes and there was no one to help with infor at leeds

Bernard M.

24 February 2024

Attendant at Manchester held the queue whilst he powered over a confused customer that had missed their bus. Odd, not a great example of customer service and managed to hold up the rest of the passengers.

Gareth W.

29 October 2022

I wish the services should be at least 4 days in a week

Saumya J.

28 January 2023

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Manchester to Derby

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Manchester to Derby?
The cheapest coach tickets from Manchester to Derby start from £12. The average price for this route is around £15. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Manchester to Derby?
The average bus journey time from Manchester to Derby is 5h 15m, covering a distance of 51 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 4h 5m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Manchester to Derby route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, National Express, Megabus UK.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Manchester to Derby?
The earliest bus departs from Manchester to Derby at 14:20. And the latest bus departs at 14:20.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Manchester to Derby?
A bus journey from Manchester to Derby produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Manchester to Derby?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29741 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Derby?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Manchester to Derby?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Manchester to Derby?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.