What is the travel distance from Northampton to Derby?

Northampton and Derby are 53 miles (85 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Northampton to Derby start their journey at Northampton (London Road A508, nr Parkfield Av) and wind up at Derby Riverlights Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Northampton to Derby from $7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Northampton to Derby on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:45pm	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	3h	8:45pm	Derby	Cheapest
Bus	1:05am	Northampton Grange Park	2h 15m	3:20am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	9:35am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	5h 5m	2:40pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:10pm	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	2h 40m	10:50pm	Derby	No tags
Bus	9:35am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	5h 5m	2:40pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Northampton 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 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

53 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $37	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$11 - $11	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Northampton and Derby?

Stops in Northampton

A
Northampton (London Road A508, nr Parkfield Av)
318 London Road (A508), Queen Eleanor Interchange (nr Parkfield Avenue), Northampton NN4
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B
Northampton Coach Station
1-3 Victoria St, Northampton NN1 3NR, UK
C
Greyfriars Bus Station
11 Bradshaw St, Northampton NN1 2HL, UK
D
Northampton Rothersthorpe
15A M1, Northampton NN4 9QY, UK
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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

4/529,731 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,432 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

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Northampton to Derby by bus

What is the travel distance from Northampton to Derby?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Northampton 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

11/22

$20

11/23

$11

Today

$18

11/25

$8

11/26

No data

11/27

$7

11/28

No data

11/29

No data

The cheapest trip from Northampton to Derby was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $7

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

You can expect to pay from $7 to $41 for a bus ticket from Northampton to Derby based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $7 which is on 2025-11-27.

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.