What is the distance between Coventry and Derby?

The distance separating Coventry and Derby is 36 miles (58 km).

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

If you're headed to Derby from Coventry, chances are that your bus will leave from Pool Meadow Bus Station and arrive at Derby Riverlights Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Coventry to Derby on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:05pm	Pool Meadow Bus Station	3h 30m	8:35pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:05pm	Pool Meadow Bus Station	2h 20m	6:25pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	8:50am	Pool Meadow Bus Station	3h 40m	12:30pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Pool Meadow Bus Station	3h 40m	12:30pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:45am	Pool Meadow Bus Station	3h 45m	2:30pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 2:55 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Coventry to Derby

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Derby. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

1hAverage Duration

36 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $26	Average Duration3h 35m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$39 - $85	Average Duration1h 7m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$9 - $13	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Coventry and Derby?

Stops in Coventry

A
Pool Meadow Bus Station
Priory Street, Coventry CV1
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B
Coventry - Hales St. Bus Station
Hales St, Coventry CV1, UK
C
Coventry
Tesco Extra, Coventry CV2 2SH, UK

Stops in Derby

A
Derby Riverlights Bus Station
Central Bus Station, Morledge, Derby, Derby DE1 2AY, UK
Visit page
B
Morledge Bus Station
Noahs Ark Inn, 23 Morledge, Derby DE1 2AW, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,727 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29727 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $18

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Coventry to Derby by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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11/21

$18

11/22

$17

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$18

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$16

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The cheapest trip from Coventry to Derby was searched and found on Nov 26, 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 Coventry to Derby, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $16 to $30 for a bus ticket from Coventry to Derby based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-26.