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Which bus from Canterbury to Derby is the best?

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

today
£18
tomorrow
£32
Monday
£21
Tuesday
£20
Wednesday
£20
Thursday
£28
Friday
£28

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 40m 10:50 Canterbury Coach Station 18:30 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £18
National Express 6h 45m 17:50 Canterbury Coach Station 00:35 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £20
National Express 7h 55m 12:50 Canterbury Coach Station 20:45 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 7h 55m 14:25 Canterbury Coach Station 22:20 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 7h 50m 19:55 Canterbury Coach Station 03:45 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £21

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 15m 04:20 Canterbury Coach Station 12:35 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £32
National Express 6h 55m 07:35 Canterbury Coach Station 14:30 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £32
National Express 7h 50m 19:55 Canterbury Coach Station 03:45 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £32
National Express 7h 25m 09:00 Canterbury Coach Station 16:25 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £33
National Express 7h 40m 10:50 Canterbury Coach Station 18:30 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £33
  • Did you know that if you travel from Canterbury to Derby via London, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 42m
      0
      20:03
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      21:35
      London
      Elephant and Castle
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £19
      • Waiting Time 2h 55m
    • National Express
      3h 15m
      0
      00:30
      London
      Golders Green Coach Station
      03:45
      Derby
      Riverlights Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
    Travel time is 0h 47m longer, but you will save £10

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 0m 10:50 Canterbury Coach Station 18:50 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 7h 35m 14:15 Canterbury Coach Station 21:50 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 7h 20m 16:15 Canterbury Coach Station 23:35 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £21
  • Did you know that if you travel from Canterbury to Derby via London, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 50m
      0
      10:00
      Canterbury
      Park and Ride
      12:00
      London
      Lewisham Rail Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £12
      • Waiting Time 2h 30m
    • National Express
      4h 20m
      0
      14:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      18:50
      Derby
      Riverlights Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
    Travel time is 1h 30m longer, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 30m 10:20 Canterbury Coach Station 18:50 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £20
National Express 9h 0m 12:50 Canterbury Coach Station 21:50 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £20
National Express 6h 50m 16:45 Canterbury Coach Station 23:35 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £20

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 30m 10:20 Canterbury Coach Station 18:50 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £20
National Express 9h 0m 12:50 Canterbury Coach Station 21:50 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £20
National Express 6h 50m 16:45 Canterbury Coach Station 23:35 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £20

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 30m 10:20 Canterbury Coach Station 18:50 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £28
National Express 9h 0m 12:50 Canterbury Coach Station 21:50 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £32
National Express 6h 50m 16:45 Canterbury Coach Station 23:35 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Canterbury to Derby via London, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 40m
      0
      10:50
      Canterbury
      Coach Station
      13:20
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £13
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • National Express
      4h 0m
      0
      14:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      18:30
      Derby
      Riverlights Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 45m 07:00 Canterbury Coach Station 14:45 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £28
National Express 8h 10m 08:50 Canterbury Coach Station 17:00 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £28
National Express 6h 45m 17:50 Canterbury Coach Station 00:35 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £28
National Express 8h 15m 04:20 Canterbury Coach Station 12:35 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £30
National Express 8h 20m 10:50 Canterbury Coach Station 19:10 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £30
  • Did you know that if you travel from Canterbury to Derby via London, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 40m
      0
      10:50
      Canterbury
      Coach Station
      13:20
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £13
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • National Express
      4h 0m
      0
      14:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      18:30
      Derby
      Riverlights Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 0h 55m longer, but you will save £9

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Canterbury to Derby is £18 on 11/09/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Canterbury 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.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily coaches from Canterbury to Derby. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Canterbury and Derby.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 17 coaches from Canterbury to Derby, while Night sees the fewest connections between Canterbury and Derby, with 2 offers.

All facts for Canterbury to Derby bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express that travel daily 4 times by bus from Canterbury to Derby in one click. Book your Canterbury to Derby bus ticket starting from £18!

Cheapest Bus £18
Fastest Bus 6h 45m
Earliest Coach 10:50
Latest Coach 19:55
Daily Bus Connections 4 Ø
Distance 252.5 km
Coach Companies National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Canterbury to Derby?

Every day, 4 buses from 1 coach companies leave Canterbury for Derby. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 12/09/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 07/09
Tuesday 08/09
Wednesday 09/09
Thursday 10/09
Friday 11/09
Saturday 12/09
£18
Sunday 13/09
£32
Monday 14/09
£21
Tuesday 15/09
£20
Wednesday 16/09
£20
Thursday 17/09
£28
Friday 18/09
£28
Saturday 19/09
£28
Sunday 20/09
£32
Monday 21/09
£30
Tuesday 22/09
£30
Wednesday 23/09
£30
Thursday 24/09
Friday 25/09
£28
Saturday 26/09
£28
Sunday 27/09
£30
Monday 28/09
£30
Tuesday 29/09
£30
Wednesday 30/09
£30
Thursday 01/10
Friday 02/10
£30
Saturday 03/10
£30
Sunday 04/10

The cheapest time to travel from Canterbury to Derby

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Canterbury to Derby, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £18, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Canterbury to Derby. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £30.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Canterbury to Derby, with £18. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £21.

How to save money travelling from Canterbury 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury 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.

All bus stations and stops in Canterbury and Derby

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

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

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Canterbury 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 Canterbury to Derby bus

How much does a Canterbury Derby coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Canterbury Derby bus trip is available from £18 and takes 7h 40m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £18 to £33. 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 Canterbury Derby route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Canterbury to Derby is offered by roughly 4 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Derby from Canterbury take?

The quickest coach from Canterbury to Derby is provided by National Express and takes 6h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £20. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Canterbury to Derby?

The earliest bus to Derby departs from Canterbury at 10:50. 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 Canterbury to Derby?

The latest bus to Derby departs from Canterbury at 19:55. 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 Canterbury Derby route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Derby?

You can check all the direct connections between Canterbury 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.

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

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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury to Derby on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Canterbury to Derby?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 4 daily trips between Canterbury and Derby. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Canterbury to Derby?

Prices and availability for 4 trips between Canterbury and Derby change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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