Which bus from Brighton to Derby is the best?
Check the bus schedule for Brighton to Derby. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.
Cheapest bus trips today
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National Express8h 25m006:05BrightonPool Valley Coach Station14:30DerbyRiverlights Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 05/07/2025 06:05:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/07/2025 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
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National Express8h 30m008:05BrightonPool Valley Coach Station16:35DerbyRiverlights Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 05/07/2025 08:05:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/07/2025 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
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National Express8h 19m006:11BrightonPreston Circus14:30DerbyRiverlights Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 05/07/2025 06:11:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/07/2025 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 19m
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FlixBus9h 5m012:00BrightonCentral Bus Station21:05DerbyRiverlights Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 05/07/2025 12:00:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/07/2025 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
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National Express9h 21m021:54BrightonPatcham Place04:30LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2025 21:54:00 to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/07/2025 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 36m
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National Express1h 30m005:45LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station07:15DerbyRiverlights Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 07/07/2025 05:45:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/07/2025 07:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
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National Express8h 20m016:05BrightonPool Valley Coach Station00:25DerbyRiverlights Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2025 16:05:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/07/2025 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
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National Express8h 13m016:12BrightonPreston Circus00:25DerbyRiverlights Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2025 16:12:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/07/2025 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 13m
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National Express8h 10m016:15BrightonPreston Park00:25DerbyRiverlights Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2025 16:15:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/07/2025 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
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FlixBus9h 5m012:00BrightonCentral Bus Station21:05DerbyRiverlights Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2025 12:00:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/07/2025 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
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National Express13h 45m022:45BrightonPool Valley Coach Station12:30DerbyRiverlights Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 08/07/2025 22:45:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/07/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
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National Express7h 43m019:37BrightonPreston Circus03:20DerbyRiverlights Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 08/07/2025 19:37:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/07/2025 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 43m
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National Express13h 40m022:50BrightonPreston Circus12:30DerbyRiverlights Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 08/07/2025 22:50:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/07/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
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FlixBus9h 5m012:00BrightonCentral Bus Station21:05DerbyRiverlights Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 08/07/2025 12:00:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/07/2025 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
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National Express8h 55m005:35BrightonPool Valley Coach Station14:30DerbyRiverlights Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 09/07/2025 05:35:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/07/2025 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
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National Express7h 50m019:30BrightonPool Valley Coach Station03:20DerbyRiverlights Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 09/07/2025 19:30:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/07/2025 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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National Express8h 49m005:41BrightonPreston Circus14:30DerbyRiverlights Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 09/07/2025 05:41:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/07/2025 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 49m
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FlixBus9h 5m012:00BrightonCentral Bus Station21:05DerbyRiverlights Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 09/07/2025 12:00:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/07/2025 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Cheapest bus trips Friday
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National Express9h 10m005:35BrightonPool Valley Coach Station14:45DerbyRiverlights Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 11/07/2025 05:35:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/07/2025 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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National Express9h 4m005:41BrightonPreston Circus14:45DerbyRiverlights Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 11/07/2025 05:41:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/07/2025 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 4m
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National Express9h 1m005:44BrightonPreston Park14:45DerbyRiverlights Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 11/07/2025 05:44:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/07/2025 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 1m
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National Express8h 59m005:46BrightonWithdean Park14:45DerbyRiverlights Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Withdean Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 11/07/2025 05:46:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/07/2025 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 59m
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National Express8h 57m005:48BrightonPatcham Place14:45DerbyRiverlights Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 11/07/2025 05:48:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/07/2025 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 57m
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All facts for Brighton to Derby bus at a glance
Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 63 times by bus from Brighton to Derby in one click. Book your Brighton to Derby bus ticket starting from £10!
Cheapest Bus | £10 |
Fastest Bus | 7h 26m |
Earliest Coach | 04:10 |
Latest Coach | 22:57 |
Daily Bus Connections | 63 Ø |
Distance | 250.9 km |
Coach Companies | National Express and FlixBus |
What are the cheapest coach tickets from Brighton to Derby?
Every day, 63 buses from 2 coach companies leave Brighton for Derby. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/07/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!
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How to save money travelling from Brighton to Derby
Book the ticket from Brighton 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 Brighton 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 Brighton 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.
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National Express from Brighton to Derby
Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Brighton to Derby:
Cheapest Price | £10 |
Fastest Coach | 7h 26m |
Earliest Coach | 04:10 |
Last Coach | 22:57 |
Daily Connections | 63 Ø |
Found on | 03/07/2025 |
All bus stations and stops in Brighton and Derby
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