How far is Manchester from Derby?

Manchester and Derby are 50 miles (81 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Manchester to Derby leave from Shudehill and arrive at Derby Riverlights Bus Station. 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 Manchester to Derby from $15 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Manchester to Derby on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:10am	Coach Station	5h 30m	4:40pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:22am	495 Oldham Rd	5h 18m	4:40pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:30am	16 Broadway	5h 10m	4:40pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:40pm	495 Oldham Rd	6h 15m	1:55am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:46pm	16 Broadway	6h 9m	1:55am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester 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 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

1h 40mAverage Duration

51 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $32	Average Duration5h 15m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$45 - $54	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $14	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Derby?

Stops in Manchester

A
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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B
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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C
Manchester Airport
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D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

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

FlixBus

3.5/511,449 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

4/529,735 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Megabus UK

3.5/54,277 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Customers express dissatisfaction with the service, specifically mentioning delays and poor customer service. These issues seem to be consistent across multiple reviews.

Megabus Manchester Derby recent customer reviews

Was a connecting passenger, the bus was delayed by 90 minutes and there was no one to help with infor at leeds

Bernard M.

February 24, 2024

Attendant at Manchester held the queue whilst he powered over a confused customer that had missed their bus. Odd, not a great example of customer service and managed to hold up the rest of the passengers.

Gareth W.

October 29, 2022

I wish the services should be at least 4 days in a week

Saumya J.

January 28, 2023

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