How far is Leicester from Derby?

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

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

Most of the buses traveling from Leicester to Derby leave from St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station and arrive at Derby Riverlights Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off 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 Leicester to Derby from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Leicester to Derby on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 30m	7:15am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:40am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	50m	3:30am	Derby	Fastest
Bus	12:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 30m	2:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:55am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 45m	2:40am	Derby	No tags
Bus	12:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 30m	2:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Derby on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 30m	7:15am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:40am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	50m	3:30am	Derby	Fastest
Bus	12:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 30m	2:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:55am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 45m	2:40am	Derby	No tags
Bus	12:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 30m	2:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Derby on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 30m	7:15am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:40am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	50m	3:30am	Derby	Fastest
Bus	12:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 30m	2:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:55am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 45m	2:40am	Derby	No tags
Bus	12:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 30m	2:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Derby on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:40am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	50m	3:30am	Derby	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 30m	2:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:55am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 45m	2:40am	Derby	No tags
Bus	12:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 30m	2:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 30m	6:45pm	Derby	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Derby on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:40am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	50m	3:30am	Derby	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 30m	2:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:55am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 45m	2:40am	Derby	No tags
Bus	12:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 30m	2:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 30m	6:45pm	Derby	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Derby on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 30m	7:15am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:40am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	50m	3:30am	Derby	Fastest
Bus	12:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 30m	2:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:55am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 45m	2:40am	Derby	No tags
Bus	12:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 30m	2:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Derby on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:40am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	50m	3:30am	Derby	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 30m	2:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:55am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 45m	2:40am	Derby	No tags
Bus	12:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 30m	2:10am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	1h 30m	6:45pm	Derby	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Leicester 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 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

30mAverage Duration

25 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$6 - $11	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$7 - $42	Average Duration31m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$3 - $5	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Leicester and Derby?

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

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

National Express

4/529,735 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

According to customer reviews, this bus service is a safe and affordable option for travel. However, there have been multiple reports of significant delays with the buses being over an hour and a half late.

National Express Leicester Derby recent customer reviews

the bus was over an hour and a half late

Honey H.

June 5, 2023

A safe, timely and affordable way to travel

Uduak Obong O.

January 5, 2022

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.

Megabus UK

3.5/54,277 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Leicester to Derby by bus

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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

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$5

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$5

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$5

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$5

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$5

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$5

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$5

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$5

The cheapest trip from Leicester to Derby was searched and found on Nov 29, 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 Leicester to Derby, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $5 to $13 for a bus ticket from Leicester to Derby based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-29.

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.