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Which bus from Birmingham to Derby is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Birmingham to Derby. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express, CrossCountry or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

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Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 1h 5m 19:30 Birmingham Coach Station 20:35 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £6
FlixBus 5h 45m 15:20 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 21:05 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £8
National Express 1h 15m 13:30 Birmingham Coach Station 14:45 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £11
National Express 3h 45m 03:30 Birmingham Coach Station 07:15 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £12

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 1h 5m 19:30 Birmingham Coach Station 20:35 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £6
FlixBus 5h 50m 15:15 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 21:05 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £7
National Express 1h 10m 13:30 Birmingham Coach Station 14:40 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £11
CrossCountry 4h 3m 05:57 Birmingham Coleshill Parkway Train Station 10:00 Derby Tutbury & Hatton Train Station  Economy £24
CrossCountry 2h 3m 05:57 Birmingham Coleshill Parkway Train Station 08:00 Derby Tutbury & Hatton Train Station  Economy £24

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 1h 5m 19:30 Birmingham Coach Station 20:35 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £5
FlixBus 5h 50m 15:15 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 21:05 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £7
National Express 1h 10m 13:30 Birmingham Coach Station 14:40 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £10
CrossCountry 1h 30m 11:45 Birmingham Coleshill Parkway Train Station 13:15 Derby Central Station  Economy £14
CrossCountry 2h 17m 09:57 Birmingham Coleshill Parkway Train Station 12:14 Derby Central Station  Economy £25

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 1h 5m 19:30 Birmingham Coach Station 20:35 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £4
FlixBus 5h 50m 15:15 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 21:05 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £7
National Express 3h 45m 03:30 Birmingham Coach Station 07:15 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £10
National Express 1h 10m 13:30 Birmingham Coach Station 14:40 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £10

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 1h 5m 19:30 Birmingham Coach Station 20:35 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £4
National Express 3h 45m 03:30 Birmingham Coach Station 07:15 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £10
National Express 1h 10m 13:30 Birmingham Coach Station 14:40 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £10
National Express 3h 40m 22:30 Birmingham Coach Station 02:10 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £15

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 1h 5m 19:30 Birmingham Coach Station 20:35 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £4
National Express 3h 45m 03:30 Birmingham Coach Station 07:15 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £8
FlixBus 5h 50m 15:15 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 21:05 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £9
National Express 1h 10m 13:30 Birmingham Coach Station 14:40 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £10

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 1h 5m 19:30 Birmingham Coach Station 20:35 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £4
FlixBus 5h 50m 15:15 Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 21:05 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £7
National Express 3h 45m 03:30 Birmingham Coach Station 07:15 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £10
National Express 1h 10m 13:30 Birmingham Coach Station 14:40 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £10

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Birmingham and Derby?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Birmingham to Derby. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily coaches from Birmingham to Derby. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Birmingham and Derby.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 15 coaches from Birmingham to Derby, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Birmingham and Derby, with 5 offers.

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All facts for Birmingham to Derby bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express, CrossCountry and FlixBus that travel daily 6 times by bus from Birmingham to Derby in one click. Book your Birmingham to Derby bus ticket starting from £4!

Cheapest Bus £4
Fastest Bus 1h 5m
Earliest Coach 03:30
Latest Coach 22:30
Daily Bus Connections 6 Ø
Distance 56.0 km
Coach Companies National Express, CrossCountry and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Birmingham to Derby?

Every day, 6 buses from 3 coach companies leave Birmingham for Derby. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 25/07/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 21/07
Tuesday 22/07
Wednesday 23/07
Thursday 24/07
Friday 25/07
£6
Saturday 26/07
£6
Sunday 27/07
£5
Monday 28/07
£4
Tuesday 29/07
£4
Wednesday 30/07
£4
Thursday 31/07
£4
Friday 01/08
£5
Saturday 02/08
£4
Sunday 03/08
£5
Monday 04/08
£4
Tuesday 05/08
Wednesday 06/08
£8
Thursday 07/08
£4
Friday 08/08
Saturday 09/08
£9
Sunday 10/08
£4
Monday 11/08
£4
Tuesday 12/08
£4
Wednesday 13/08
Thursday 14/08
£4
Friday 15/08
£4
Saturday 16/08
Sunday 17/08

The cheapest time to travel from Birmingham to Derby

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Birmingham to Derby, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £4, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Birmingham to Derby. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £6.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Birmingham to Derby, with £4. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £14.

How to save money travelling from Birmingham to Derby

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Birmingham to Derby in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Birmingham to Derby, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Birmingham to Derby are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Birmingham to Derby?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Birmingham to Derby timetable.

National Express from Birmingham to Derby

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Birmingham to Derby:

Cheapest Price £4
Fastest Coach 1h 5m
Earliest Coach 03:30
Last Coach 22:30
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 23/07/2025

FlixBus from Birmingham to Derby

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Birmingham to Derby:

Cheapest Price £7
Fastest Coach 5h 45m
Earliest Coach 15:20
Last Coach 15:15
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 19/07/2025

CrossCountry from Birmingham to Derby

CrossCountry

Here you will find the key facts about the CrossCountry bus route Birmingham to Derby:

Cheapest Price £14
Fastest Coach 1h 30m
Earliest Coach 05:57
Last Coach 11:57
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 22/07/2025
In total 3 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Birmingham and Derby

Here is a map with all coach stations in Birmingham and Derby. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Birmingham to Derby? Compare all modes of transports from Birmingham to Derby.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Birmingham to Derby

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Birmingham to Derby. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Birmingham to Derby bus

How much does a Birmingham Derby coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Birmingham Derby bus trip is available from £4 and takes 1h 5m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Birmingham to Derby?

This connection is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £4 to £25. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Derby.

How many connections are available for the Birmingham Derby route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Birmingham to Derby is offered by roughly 6 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Derby from Birmingham take?

The quickest coach from Birmingham to Derby is provided by National Express and takes 1h 5m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £6. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Birmingham to Derby?

The earliest bus to Derby departs from Birmingham at 03:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Birmingham to Derby?

The latest bus to Derby departs from Birmingham at 22:30. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Birmingham Derby route?

Passengers looking to travel from Birmingham to Derby can travel with National Express, CrossCountry and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Derby?

You can check all the direct connections between Birmingham and Derby by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express, CrossCountry and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Derby from Birmingham?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Birmingham Derby bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Birmingham Derby bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Birmingham to Derby on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Birmingham to Derby

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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