What is the distance between Derby and Bradford?

Derby and Bradford are 62 miles (99 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Bradford from Derby, chances are that your bus will depart from Derby Riverlights Bus Station and arrive at Bradford Interchange. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Derby to Bradford from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Derby to Bradford on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30pm	Derby	2h 20m	9:50pm	BRADFORD Nelson Street	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:20am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	2h 25m	5:45am	Nelson Street, Bradford	No tags
Bus	3:35am	Derby	2h 50m	6:25am	BRADFORD Nelson Street	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	2h 25m	5:45am	Nelson Street, Bradford	No tags
Bus	11:55am	Derby	2h 30m	2:25pm	BRADFORD Nelson Street	No tags

Next departures for Derby to Bradford on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55am	Derby	2h 30m	2:25pm	BRADFORD Nelson Street	Cheapest
Bus	7:30pm	Derby	2h 20m	9:50pm	BRADFORD Nelson Street	Fastest
Bus	3:20am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	2h 25m	5:45am	Nelson Street, Bradford	No tags
Bus	3:35am	Derby	2h 50m	6:25am	BRADFORD Nelson Street	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	2h 25m	5:45am	Nelson Street, Bradford	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Derby to Bradford

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bradford. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

62 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $35	Average Duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $16	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Derby and Bradford?

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

Stops in Bradford

A
Bradford Interchange
2 Bridge St, Bradford BD1 1TU, UK
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B
Bradford Coach Station
Unit 7, Metro Interchange, , Bradford BD1 1TU

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,446 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

4/529,733 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Derby to Bradford by bus

What is the distance between Derby and Bradford?
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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

$9

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$9

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$9

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$8

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$11

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The cheapest trip from Derby to Bradford was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $8

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

You can expect to pay from $8 to $30 for a bus ticket from Derby to Bradford based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-11-27.