What is the travel distance from Bristol to Derby?

The distance between the two cities is 112 miles (181 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bristol to Derby?

The majority of buses traveling from Bristol to Derby start their journey at Bristol, Bus & Coach Station and wind up at Derby Riverlights Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Bristol to Derby from $16 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Bristol to Derby on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 10m	7:10pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	4h 40m	7:10pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	4h 10m	1:10pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:50pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 20m	7:10pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	7h 30m	2:30pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Bristol to Derby

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Derby. The journey takes about 2 hours 1 minute and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day

2h 1mAverage Duration

107 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $86	Average Duration8h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$44 - $348	Average Duration2h 1m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$20 - $20	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bristol and Derby?

Stops in Bristol

A
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
Marlborough St, Bristol, City of Bristol BS1, UK
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B
Westbury Road
Stop B, Westbury Rd, Bristol BS9 1FH, UK
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C
The Centre
CC, Zed Alley, Bristol, BS1, United Kingdom
D
Park Avenue
400 Park Ave, Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol BS32 4TR, UK
E
Bond St
12-16 Bond St, Bristol BS1 3LU, UK
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F
Cribbs Causeway
Patchway, Bristol BS34, UK

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

3.5/511,452 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

National Express

4/529,735 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Megabus UK

3.5/54,277 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bristol to Derby by bus

What is the travel distance from Bristol to Derby?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$19

11/25

$26

Today

$27

11/27

$16

11/28

$17

11/29

$17

11/30

$19

12/01

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The cheapest trip from Bristol to Derby was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $16

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

You can expect to pay from $16 to $58 for a bus ticket from Bristol to Derby based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-27.