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

today
£20
tomorrow
£21
Monday
£20
Tuesday
£20
Wednesday
£21
Thursday
£21
Friday
£20

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 15m 13:10 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 20:25 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £20
National Express 8h 30m 15:20 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 23:50 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £20
National Express 7h 30m 17:40 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 01:10 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £20
National Express 8h 45m 03:10 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 11:55 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 7h 50m 11:10 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 19:00 Canterbury 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 45m 03:10 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 11:55 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 7h 35m 07:25 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 15:00 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 7h 50m 11:10 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 19:00 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 7h 30m 17:40 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 01:10 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 6h 50m 06:45 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 13:35 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £22
  • Did you know that if you travel from Derby to Canterbury via London, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 25m
      0
      06:20
      Derby
      Riverlights Coach Station
      10:10
      London
      Finchley Road Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £10
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 30m
      0
      10:15
      London
      Lewisham Rail Station
      11:45
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel Time is 1h 25m shorter, and you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 40m 06:20 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 15:00 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £20
National Express 7h 50m 09:15 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 17:05 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £20
National Express 7h 35m 11:45 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 19:20 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £20
National Express 8h 45m 03:10 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 11:55 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £21
  • Did you know that if you travel from Derby to Canterbury via London, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 25m
      0
      11:45
      Derby
      Riverlights Coach Station
      15:50
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • National Express
      2h 40m
      0
      16:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      19:10
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel Time is 0h 10m shorter, and you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 35m 11:45 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 19:20 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £20
National Express 8h 45m 03:10 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 11:55 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 7h 15m 09:15 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 16:30 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 7h 45m 06:20 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 14:05 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £22
  • Did you know that if you travel from Derby to Canterbury via London, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 25m
      0
      11:45
      Derby
      Riverlights Coach Station
      15:50
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • National Express
      2h 40m
      0
      16:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      19:10
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 45m 03:10 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 11:55 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 7h 15m 09:15 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 16:30 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 7h 45m 06:20 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 14:05 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £22
National Express 7h 35m 11:45 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 19:20 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £22
  • Did you know that if you travel from Derby to Canterbury via London, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 30m
      0
      06:15
      Derby
      Riverlights Coach Station
      10:20
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 20m
      0
      10:25
      London
      Eltham
      11:45
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel Time is 1h 45m shorter, and you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 45m 03:10 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 11:55 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 7h 15m 09:15 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 16:30 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 7h 45m 06:20 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 14:05 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £22
National Express 7h 35m 11:45 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 19:20 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £22
  • Did you know that if you travel from Derby to Canterbury via London, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 30m
      0
      06:15
      Derby
      Riverlights Coach Station
      10:20
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 20m
      0
      10:25
      London
      Eltham
      11:45
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel Time is 1h 45m shorter, and you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 20m 06:15 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 13:35 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £20
National Express 8h 45m 03:10 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 11:55 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 8h 20m 06:55 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 15:15 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 8h 10m 11:10 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 19:20 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 7h 30m 17:40 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 01:10 Canterbury Coach Station  Economy £21
  • Did you know that if you travel from Derby to Canterbury via London, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 35m
      0
      03:10
      Derby
      Riverlights Coach Station
      07:20
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 2h 10m
    • National Express
      2h 15m
      0
      09:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      11:45
      Canterbury
      University of Kent
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save £6

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Derby to Canterbury is £20 on 27/07/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Derby and Canterbury

See here how frequent the connections between Derby and Canterbury are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily coaches from Derby to Canterbury. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Derby and Canterbury.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 24 coaches from Derby to Canterbury, while Night sees the fewest connections between Derby and Canterbury, with 7 offers.

Facts about coaches from Derby to Canterbury

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 5 times every day by bus from Derby to Canterbury in one click! Book your bus ticket from Derby to Canterbury starting from £20!

Cheapest Bus £20
Fastest Bus 6h 50m
Earliest Coach 03:10
Latest Coach 17:40
Daily Bus Connections 5 Ø
Distance 252.5 km
Coach Companies National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Derby to Canterbury

Every day, 5 buses from 1 coach companies leave Derby for Canterbury: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/08/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 27/07
Tuesday 28/07
Wednesday 29/07
Thursday 30/07
Friday 31/07
Saturday 01/08
£20
Sunday 02/08
£21
Monday 03/08
£20
Tuesday 04/08
£20
Wednesday 05/08
£21
Thursday 06/08
£21
Friday 07/08
£20
Saturday 08/08
£20
Sunday 09/08
£20
Monday 10/08
£21
Tuesday 11/08
£21
Wednesday 12/08
£22
Thursday 13/08
Friday 14/08
£21
Saturday 15/08
£20
Sunday 16/08
£20
Monday 17/08
£20
Tuesday 18/08
£21
Wednesday 19/08
£20
Thursday 20/08
£20
Friday 21/08
£20
Saturday 22/08
£20
Sunday 23/08

The cheapest time to travel from Derby to Canterbury

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Derby to Canterbury, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £20, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Derby to Canterbury. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £20.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Derby to Canterbury, with £20. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £20.

How to save money travelling from Derby to Canterbury

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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury, 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 Canterbury are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Derby and Canterbury

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Derby to Canterbury

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

FAQs about the Derby to Canterbury bus

How much does a Derby - Canterbury coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Derby - Canterbury bus trip is available from £20 and takes 7h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Derby to Canterbury is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £20 to £23. 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 - Canterbury route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Derby to Canterbury is offered by roughly 5 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Canterbury from Derby take?

The quickest coach from Derby to Canterbury is provided by National Express and takes 6h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £22. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Derby to Canterbury?

The earliest bus to Canterbury departs from Derby at 03:10. 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 Canterbury?

The latest bus to Canterbury departs from Derby at 17:40. 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 - Canterbury route?

Passengers looking to travel from Derby to Canterbury 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 Derby and Canterbury?

You can check all the direct connections between Derby and Canterbury 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury on your planned travel date.

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

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 5 daily trips between Derby and Canterbury. 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 Derby to Canterbury?

Prices and availability for 5 trips between Derby and Canterbury 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 Derby to Canterbury

Economy
Economy

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

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