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Which bus from Derby to Liverpool is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Derby to Liverpool. 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
£25
Monday
Tuesday
£22
Wednesday
£22
Thursday
Friday
£51

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 25m 08:50 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 14:15 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £18
National Express 5h 20m 14:40 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 20:00 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £22
National Express 5h 45m 20:40 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 02:25 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £24
National Express 7h 15m 09:15 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 16:30 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £27
National Express 7h 35m 15:10 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 22:45 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £27

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 25m 08:50 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 14:15 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £25
National Express 5h 20m 14:40 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 20:00 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £25
National Express 5h 45m 20:40 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 02:25 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £25
National Express 6h 30m 14:45 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 21:15 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £26
National Express 7h 15m 09:15 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 16:30 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Derby to Liverpool via Birmingham, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 0m
      0
      08:50
      Derby
      Riverlights Coach Station
      10:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 1h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 45m
      0
      11:05
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      13:50
      Liverpool
      One Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
    Travel Time is 0h 20m shorter, and you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 5h 35m 08:40 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 14:15 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £22
National Express 5h 35m 14:40 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 20:15 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £23
National Express 5h 45m 20:40 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 02:25 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £23
National Express 6h 30m 14:45 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 21:15 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £26
National Express 6h 50m 03:20 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 10:10 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £30
  • Did you know that if you travel from Derby to Liverpool via Birmingham, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 0m
      0
      08:50
      Derby
      Riverlights Coach Station
      10:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 1h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 45m
      0
      11:05
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      13:50
      Liverpool
      One Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
    Travel Time is 0h 35m shorter, and 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 5h 35m 08:40 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 14:15 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £22
National Express 5h 35m 14:40 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 20:15 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £23
National Express 5h 45m 20:40 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 02:25 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £23
National Express 6h 50m 03:20 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 10:10 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £24
National Express 6h 30m 14:45 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 21:15 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £28
  • Did you know that if you travel from Derby to Liverpool via Birmingham, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 0m
      0
      08:50
      Derby
      Riverlights Coach Station
      10:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 1h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 45m
      0
      11:05
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      13:50
      Liverpool
      One Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
    Travel Time is 0h 35m shorter, and you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 30m 14:45 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 21:15 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £51
National Express 5h 45m 20:40 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 02:25 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £51
National Express 5h 25m 08:50 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 14:15 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £64
National Express 5h 20m 14:40 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 20:00 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £64
National Express 7h 35m 15:10 Derby Riverlights Coach Station 22:45 Liverpool One Bus Station  Economy £69
  • Did you know that if you travel from Derby to Liverpool via Birmingham, you can save more than £34? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 0m
      0
      08:50
      Derby
      Riverlights Coach Station
      10:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 1h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 45m
      0
      11:05
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      13:50
      Liverpool
      One Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
    Travel Time is 0h 20m shorter, and you will save £34

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Derby to Liverpool is £12 on 30/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Derby to Liverpool. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily coaches from Derby to Liverpool. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Derby and Liverpool.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 18 coaches from Derby to Liverpool, while Night sees the fewest connections between Derby and Liverpool, with 6 offers.

All facts for Derby to Liverpool bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express that travel daily 8 times by bus from Derby to Liverpool in one click. Book your Derby to Liverpool bus ticket starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus £12
Fastest Bus 5h 20m
Earliest Coach 08:50
Latest Coach 20:40
Daily Bus Connections 8 Ø
Distance 114.6 km
Coach Companies National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Derby to Liverpool?

Every day, 8 buses from 1 coach companies leave Derby for Liverpool. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 20/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 15/12
Tuesday 16/12
Wednesday 17/12
Thursday 18/12
Friday 19/12
Saturday 20/12
£18
Sunday 21/12
£25
Monday 22/12
Tuesday 23/12
£22
Wednesday 24/12
£22
Thursday 25/12
Friday 26/12
£51
Saturday 27/12
Sunday 28/12
£28
Monday 29/12
Tuesday 30/12
£12
Wednesday 31/12
Thursday 01/01
£31
Friday 02/01
Saturday 03/01
Sunday 04/01
Monday 05/01
Tuesday 06/01
Wednesday 07/01
Thursday 08/01
Friday 09/01
Saturday 10/01
Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Derby to Liverpool

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Derby to Liverpool, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £12, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Derby to Liverpool. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £51.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Derby to Liverpool, with £12. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £23.

How to save money travelling from Derby to Liverpool

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 Derby to Liverpool 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 Derby to Liverpool, 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 Liverpool 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 Derby to Liverpool?

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

National Express from Derby to Liverpool

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £18
Fastest Coach 5h 20m
Earliest Coach 08:50
Last Coach 20:40
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 19/12/2025
In total 1 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 Derby and Liverpool

Here is a map with all coach stations in Derby and Liverpool. 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 Derby to Liverpool? Compare all modes of transports from Derby to Liverpool.

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

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

How much does a Derby Liverpool coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Derby Liverpool bus trip is available from £12 and takes 5h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £76. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Liverpool.

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

Each day, the bus route from Derby to Liverpool is offered by roughly 8 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Liverpool from Derby take?

The quickest coach from Derby to Liverpool is provided by National Express and takes 5h 20m. 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 Liverpool?

The earliest bus to Liverpool departs from Derby at 08:50. 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 Derby to Liverpool?

The latest bus to Liverpool departs from Derby at 20:40. 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 Liverpool route?

Passengers looking to travel from Derby to Liverpool 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 Liverpool?

You can check all the direct connections between Derby and Liverpool 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 Liverpool from Derby?

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 Derby Liverpool 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 Liverpool 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 Liverpool on your planned travel date.

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

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 8 daily trips between Derby and Liverpool. 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 Liverpool?

Prices and availability for 8 trips between Derby and Liverpool 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 Liverpool

Economy
Economy

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

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