What is the distance between Derby and Leicester?

The distance separating Derby and Leicester is 25 miles (40 km).

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

If you're headed to Leicester from Derby, chances are that your bus will leave from Derby Riverlights Bus Station and arrive at St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station. These are the main 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 Leicester from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Derby to Leicester on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:05pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 35m	7:40pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:15am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 5m	10:20am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	8:30am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 30m	10:00am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Derby	1h 25m	10:25am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 30m	10:00am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Derby to Leicester on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:05pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 35m	7:40pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:05am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	50m	6:55am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	12:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 25m	1:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Derby	1h 50m	2:40am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	12:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 25m	1:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Derby to Leicester on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:05pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 35m	7:40pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:05am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	50m	6:55am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	12:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 25m	1:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Derby	1h 50m	2:40am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	12:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 25m	1:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Derby to Leicester on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:05pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 35m	7:40pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:05am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	50m	6:55am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	12:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 25m	1:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Derby	1h 50m	2:40am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	12:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 25m	1:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Derby to Leicester on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:05pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 35m	7:40pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:05am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	50m	6:55am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	12:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 25m	1:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Derby	1h 50m	2:40am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	12:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 25m	1:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Derby to Leicester on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:05pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 35m	7:40pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:05am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	50m	6:55am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	12:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 25m	1:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Derby	1h 50m	2:40am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	12:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 25m	1:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Derby to Leicester on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:05pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 35m	7:40pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:50am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	45m	7:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	12:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 25m	1:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Derby	1h 50m	2:40am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	12:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 25m	1:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Derby to Leicester on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:05pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 35m	7:40pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:50am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	45m	7:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	12:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 25m	1:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Derby	1h 50m	2:40am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	No tags
Bus	12:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	1h 25m	1:35am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Derby to Leicester

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Leicester. The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13train per day

30mAverage Duration

25 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$6 - $11	Average Duration1h 25m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$8 - $42	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$5 - $5	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Derby and Leicester?

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 Leicester

A
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station, St Margaret's, Leicester LE1 3AG, UK
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B
Leicester
62 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3GQ, United Kingdom
C
Leicester Forest East (Service Area), Northbound
M1 Motorway, Northbound, Leicester LE3
D
Leicester - Fosse Park Bus Stop
Fosse Park Avenue, Leicester LE19 1HQ, 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 $6

National Express Derby Leicester recent customer reviews

Driver was 30min late which made me late for work, not happy

Damian D.

September 1, 2023

Nice and fast truck :)

Dairis V.

November 28, 2022

Amazing and good value for money.

Russell M.

August 9, 2021

FlixBus

3.5/511,410 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.

Megabus UK

3.5/54,276 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Derby to Leicester by bus

What is the distance between Derby and Leicester?
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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

11/21

$6

11/22

$6

Today

$5

11/24

$5

11/25

$5

11/26

$5

11/27

$5

11/28

$5

The cheapest trip from Derby to Leicester was searched and found on Nov 23, 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 Derby to Leicester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $5 to $13 for a bus ticket from Derby to Leicester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-24.