Bus and Coach from Derby to Bradford: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Derby to Bradford

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Derby to Bradford from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today

£7

tomorrow

£8

Sunday

£8

Monday

£6

Tuesday

Wednesday

£6

Thursday

£6

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 50m	03:35	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	06:25	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 18/09/2026 03:35:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/09/2026 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
FlixBus	2h 30m	11:50	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	14:20	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 18/09/2026 11:50:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/09/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
FlixBus	2h 20m	20:10	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	22:30	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 18/09/2026 20:10:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/09/2026 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 50m	03:35	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	06:25	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 03:35:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
FlixBus	2h 30m	11:50	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	14:20	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 11:50:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
FlixBus	2h 20m	20:10	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	22:30	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 20:10:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 50m	03:35	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	06:25	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2026 03:35:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
FlixBus	2h 30m	11:50	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	14:20	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2026 11:50:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
FlixBus	2h 20m	20:10	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	22:30	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2026 20:10:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 50m	03:35	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	06:25	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2026 03:35:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2026 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
FlixBus	2h 30m	11:50	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	14:20	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2026 11:50:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
FlixBus	2h 20m	20:10	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	22:30	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2026 20:10:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2026 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 50m	03:35	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	06:25	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2026 03:35:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2026 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
FlixBus	2h 30m	11:50	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	14:20	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2026 11:50:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
FlixBus	2h 20m	20:10	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	22:30	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2026 20:10:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2026 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 50m	03:35	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	06:25	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 24/09/2026 03:35:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2026 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
FlixBus	2h 30m	11:50	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	14:20	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 24/09/2026 11:50:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
FlixBus	2h 20m	20:10	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	22:30	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 24/09/2026 20:10:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2026 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Derby to Bradford is £6 on 23/09/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Derby and Bradford

See here how frequent the connections between Derby and Bradford are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily coaches from Derby to Bradford. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Derby and Bradford.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 8 coaches from Derby to Bradford, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Derby and Bradford, with 8 offers.

Facts about coaches from Derby to Bradford

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Derby to Bradford in one click! Book your bus ticket from Derby to Bradford starting from £6!

Cheapest Bus	£6
Fastest Bus	2h 20m
Earliest Coach	03:35
Latest Coach	20:10
Daily Bus Connections	4 Ø
Distance	98.9 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Derby to Bradford

Every day, 4 buses from 1 coach companies leave Derby for Bradford: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 18/09/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 14/09

Tuesday 15/09

Wednesday 16/09

Thursday 17/09

Friday 18/09

£8

Saturday 19/09

£8

Sunday 20/09

£8

Monday 21/09

£6

Tuesday 22/09

Wednesday 23/09

£6

Thursday 24/09

£6

Friday 25/09

Saturday 26/09

Sunday 27/09

Monday 28/09

Tuesday 29/09

Wednesday 30/09

£6

Thursday 01/10

Friday 02/10

£6

Saturday 03/10

Sunday 04/10

£7

Monday 05/10

Tuesday 06/10

£6

Wednesday 07/10

Thursday 08/10

£6

Friday 09/10

£6

Saturday 10/10

£7

Sunday 11/10

The cheapest time to travel from Derby to Bradford

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Derby to Bradford, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £6, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Derby to Bradford. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £7.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Derby to Bradford, with £6. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £6.

How to save money travelling from Derby to Bradford

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Derby to Bradford in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Derby to Bradford, 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 Derby to Bradford are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Derby to Bradford

These are the most booked bus companies between Derby to Bradford from our users.

FlixBus from Derby to Bradford

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

Cheapest Price	£6
Fastest Coach	2h 20m
Earliest Coach	03:35
Last Coach	20:10
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	17/09/2026

All bus stations and stops in Derby and Bradford

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Derby and Bradford.

Riverlights Coach Station

Morledge 735

Central Bus Station

Pride Park

Donnington Park

Hollands Way

Interchange

Bridge St

Keighley Rd Oak Lane

Apperley Bridge Rail Station

Hall Ings

Nelson Street Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Derby to Bradford

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Derby to Bradford? Or which bus companies serve the route Derby to Bradford? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Derby to Bradford bus

How much does a Derby - Bradford coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Derby - Bradford bus trip is available from £6 and takes 2h 20m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Derby to Bradford is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £6 to £13. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Derby to Bradford 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 Bradford from Derby take?

The quickest coach from Derby to Bradford is provided by FlixBus and takes 2h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £7. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Derby to Bradford?

The earliest bus to Bradford departs from Derby at 03:35. 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 Derby to Bradford?

The latest bus to Bradford departs from Derby at 20:10. 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 Derby - Bradford route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Bradford?

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

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Derby Bradford 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 Derby Bradford 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 Derby to Bradford on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Derby to Bradford?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Derby and to Bradford

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Derby and to Bradford. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!