What is the distance between Loughborough and Derby?

The distance separating Loughborough and Derby is 16 miles (26 km).

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

If you're headed to Derby from Loughborough, chances are that your bus will leave from Loughborough Bus Stop (Amber Rooms) and arrive at Derby Riverlights Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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Next departures for Loughborough to Derby on November 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:45pm	Loughborough Bus Stop (Amber Rooms)	3h 35m	5:20pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
3:40pm	Loughborough University Bus Stop (adj Ashby Grove)	3h 10m	6:50pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
3:45pm	Loughborough Bus Stop (Amber Rooms)	3h 5m	6:50pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
6:15pm	Loughborough University Bus Stop (adj Ashby Grove)	4h 15m	10:30pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
6:20pm	Loughborough Bus Stop (Amber Rooms)	4h 10m	10:30pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Loughborough to Derby

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Derby. The journey takes about 21 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

21mAverage Duration

15 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $15	Average Duration3h 35m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$5 - $29	Average Duration21m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

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National Express

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Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29699 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 $11

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Where are the popular stops in Loughborough and Derby?

Stops in Loughborough

A - Loughborough Bus Stop (Amber Rooms)

B - Loughborough University Bus Stop (adj Ashby Grove)

Stops in Derby

A - Derby Riverlights Bus Station

B - Morledge Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Loughborough to Derby by bus

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

11/05

$9

11/06

$9

Today

$9

11/08

$13

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The cheapest trip from Loughborough to Derby was searched and found on Nov 5, 2025 with a price of $9

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

You can expect to pay from $9 to $20 for a bus ticket from Loughborough to Derby based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-11-08.

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