What is the travel distance from Chesterfield to Derby?

Chesterfield and Derby are 23 miles (37 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Chesterfield to Derby start their journey at Chesterfield Coach Station and wind up at Derby Riverlights Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Chesterfield to Derby from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chesterfield to Derby on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15am	Chesterfield Coach Station	40m	1:55am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:15am	Chesterfield Coach Station	40m	1:55am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:30am	Chesterfield Coach Station	50m	2:20am	Derby	No tags

Next departures for Chesterfield to Derby on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30am	Chesterfield Coach Station	50m	2:20am	Derby	Cheapest
Bus	1:15am	Chesterfield Coach Station	40m	1:55am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:15am	Chesterfield Coach Station	40m	1:55am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chesterfield to Derby on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30am	Chesterfield Coach Station	50m	2:20am	Derby	Cheapest
Bus	1:15am	Chesterfield Coach Station	40m	1:55am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:15am	Chesterfield Coach Station	40m	1:55am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chesterfield to Derby on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30am	Chesterfield Coach Station	50m	2:20am	Derby	Cheapest
Bus	1:15am	Chesterfield Coach Station	40m	1:55am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:15am	Chesterfield Coach Station	40m	1:55am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chesterfield to Derby on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30am	Chesterfield Coach Station	50m	2:20am	Derby	Cheapest
Bus	1:15am	Chesterfield Coach Station	40m	1:55am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:15am	Chesterfield Coach Station	40m	1:55am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chesterfield to Derby on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30am	Chesterfield Coach Station	50m	2:20am	Derby	Cheapest
Bus	1:15am	Chesterfield Coach Station	40m	1:55am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:15am	Chesterfield Coach Station	40m	1:55am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chesterfield to Derby on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30am	Chesterfield Coach Station	50m	2:20am	Derby	Cheapest
Bus	1:15am	Chesterfield Coach Station	40m	1:55am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:15am	Chesterfield Coach Station	40m	1:55am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chesterfield to Derby

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Derby. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

50mAverage Duration

22 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $13	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$7 - $56	Average Duration18m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chesterfield and Derby?

Stops in Chesterfield

A
Chesterfield Coach Station
Beckingham Way, Chesterfield S40 1TH, 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

FlixBus

3.5/511,411 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

4/529,727 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Chesterfield to Derby by bus

What is the travel distance from Chesterfield to Derby?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chesterfield to Derby?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$6

11/22

$6

Today

$6

11/24

$10

11/25

$5

11/26

$5

11/27

$5

11/28

$6

The cheapest trip from Chesterfield to Derby was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $5

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

You can expect to pay from $5 to $16 for a bus ticket from Chesterfield to Derby based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-25.

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.