How much is the bus ticket from Nottingham to Derby?

The cheapest coach tickets from Nottingham to Derby start from £7. The average price for this route is around £11. 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 Nottingham to Derby?

The average bus journey time from Nottingham to Derby is 2h 48m, covering a distance of 14 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 30m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Nottingham to Derby route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from National Express , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Nottingham to Derby at 08:52. And the latest bus departs at 21:50.

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

A bus journey from Nottingham to Derby produces an estimated 1 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 Nottingham 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 29733 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Nottingham 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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Derby from £4 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Nottingham to Derby on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:25	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	45m	18:10	Derby	Cheapest
Bus	17:40	University of Nottingham	30m	18:10	Derby	Fastest
Bus	15:50	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 35m	18:25	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	21:35	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	45m	22:20	Derby	No tags
Bus	15:50	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 35m	18:25	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Nottingham to Derby on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:25	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	45m	18:10	Derby	Cheapest
Bus	17:40	University of Nottingham	30m	18:10	Derby	Fastest
Bus	09:40	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 50m	12:30	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	21:35	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	45m	22:20	Derby	No tags
Bus	09:40	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 50m	12:30	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Nottingham to Derby

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Derby. The journey takes about 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

20mAverage duration

14 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£7 - £16	Average duration2h 48m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£4 - £27	Average duration28m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£3 - £3	Average duration20m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Nottingham and Derby?

Stops in Nottingham

A
Coach Station
Broad March Bus Station, Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1
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B
34 Long Row W
34 Long Row W, Nottingham NG1 2DR, UK
C
33 Derby Rd
33 Derby Rd, Nottingham NG7 2QB, UK
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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

National Express

4/529,741 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,477 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Derby?
The cheapest coach tickets from Nottingham to Derby start from £7. The average price for this route is around £11. 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 Nottingham to Derby?
The average bus journey time from Nottingham to Derby is 2h 48m, covering a distance of 14 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 30m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Nottingham to Derby route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Nottingham to Derby?
The earliest bus departs from Nottingham to Derby at 08:52. And the latest bus departs at 21:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Nottingham to Derby?
A bus journey from Nottingham to Derby produces an estimated 1 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 Nottingham 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 29733 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Nottingham 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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham 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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

28/11

£5

29/11

£5

Today

£5

01/12

£4

02/12

£4

03/12

£4

04/12

£4

05/12

£4

The cheapest trip from Nottingham to Derby was searched and found on 4 Dec 2025 with a price of £4

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

You can expect to pay from £4 to £20 for a bus ticket from Nottingham to Derby based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £4, which is on 2025-12-04.

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.