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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Leicester to Derby from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.
today
from £3
tomorrow
from £3
Saturday
from £3
Sunday
from £3
Monday
from £3
Tuesday
from £3
Wednesday
from £3

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 40m
    0
    03:45
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    05:25
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    05:45
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    07:15
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    06:45
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    08:15
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 5m
    0
    11:25
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    12:30
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 15m
    0
    13:30
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    14:45
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    00:40
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    02:10
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 20m
    0
    02:00
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    03:20
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 40m
    0
    03:45
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    05:25
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    05:45
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    07:15
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    06:45
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    08:15
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    00:40
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    02:10
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 20m
    0
    02:00
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    03:20
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 40m
    0
    03:45
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    05:25
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    05:45
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    07:15
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    06:45
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    08:15
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    00:40
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    02:10
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 20m
    0
    02:00
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    03:20
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 40m
    0
    03:45
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    05:25
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    05:45
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    07:15
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    06:45
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    08:15
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    00:40
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    02:10
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 20m
    0
    02:00
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    03:20
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 40m
    0
    03:45
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    05:25
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    05:45
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    07:15
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    06:45
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    08:15
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    00:40
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    02:10
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 20m
    0
    02:00
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    03:20
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 40m
    0
    03:45
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    05:25
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    05:45
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    07:15
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    06:45
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    08:15
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    00:40
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    02:10
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 20m
    0
    02:00
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    03:20
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 40m
    0
    03:45
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    05:25
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    05:45
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    07:15
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    0
    06:45
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    08:15
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3

Frequency of bus connections between Leicester and Derby

See here how frequent the connections between Leicester and Derby are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily coaches from Leicester to Derby. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 18 daily coaches between Leicester and Derby.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 50 coaches from Leicester to Derby, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Leicester and Derby, with 14 offers.

Facts about coaches from Leicester to Derby

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 18 times every day by bus from Leicester to Derby in one click! Book your bus ticket from Leicester to Derby starting from £3!

Cheapest Bus £3
Fastest Bus 0h 55m
Earliest Coach 00:40
Latest Coach 23:30
Daily Bus Connections 18 Ø
Distance 38.9 km
Coach Companies National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Leicester to Derby

Every day, 18 buses from 1 coach companies leave Leicester for Derby: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 17/04/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 14/04
Tuesday 15/04
Wednesday 16/04
Thursday 17/04
£3
Friday 18/04
£3
Saturday 19/04
£3
Sunday 20/04
£3
Monday 21/04
£3
Tuesday 22/04
£3
Wednesday 23/04
£3
Thursday 24/04
Friday 25/04
£3
Saturday 26/04
£3
Sunday 27/04
Monday 28/04
Tuesday 29/04
Wednesday 30/04
£2
Thursday 01/05
Friday 02/05
£3
Saturday 03/05
Sunday 04/05
£3
Monday 05/05
£3
Tuesday 06/05
Wednesday 07/05
Thursday 08/05
£2
Friday 09/05
Saturday 10/05
Sunday 11/05

The cheapest time to travel from Leicester to Derby

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Leicester to Derby, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £3, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Leicester to Derby. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £3.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Leicester to Derby, with £3. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £3.

How to save money travelling from Leicester to Derby

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 Leicester 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 bus from Leicester 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 Leicester to Derby are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Leicester to Derby

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

National Express from Leicester to Derby

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £3
Fastest Coach 0h 55m
Earliest Coach 00:40
Last Coach 23:30
Daily Connections 18 Ø
Found on 15/04/2025

All bus stations and stops in Leicester and Derby

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

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 Leicester to Derby? Compare all modes of transports from Leicester to Derby.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Leicester to Derby

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

FAQs about the Leicester to Derby bus

How much does a Leicester - Derby coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Leicester - Derby bus trip is available from £3 and takes 1h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Leicester to Derby is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £3 to £4. 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 Leicester - Derby route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Leicester to Derby is offered by roughly 18 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Derby from Leicester take?

The quickest coach from Leicester to Derby is provided by National Express and takes 0h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £3. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Leicester to Derby?

The earliest bus to Derby departs from Leicester at 00:40. 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 Leicester to Derby?

The latest bus to Derby departs from Leicester at 23:30. 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 Leicester - Derby route?

Passengers looking to travel from Leicester 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 Leicester and Derby?

You can check all the direct connections between Leicester 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 Leicester?

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 Leicester 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 Leicester 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 Leicester to Derby on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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