Bus and Coach from Leicester to Derby: Compare all prices

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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 or FlixBus for the next days.

today

£4

tomorrow

£4

Sunday

£4

Monday

£4

Tuesday

£3

Wednesday

£4

Thursday

£4

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 45m	00:55	Leicester	Fosse Park	02:40	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 00:55:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 02:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
FlixBus	0h 50m	02:40	Leicester	Fosse Park	03:30	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 02:40:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
FlixBus	1h 30m	17:15	Leicester	Fosse Park	18:45	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 17:15:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 18:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
National Express	1h 30m	05:45	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	07:15	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 05:45:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 07:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
National Express	1h 30m	06:45	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	08:15	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 06:45:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 5m	11:25	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	12:30	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 11:25:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
National Express	1h 10m	13:20	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	14:30	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 13:20:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 10m	15:25	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	16:35	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 15:25:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
FlixBus	1h 45m	00:55	Leicester	Fosse Park	02:40	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 00:55:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 02:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
FlixBus	0h 50m	02:40	Leicester	Fosse Park	03:30	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 02:40:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 5m	11:25	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	12:30	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 11:25:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
National Express	1h 0m	17:25	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	18:25	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 17:25:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 18:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
FlixBus	0h 50m	02:40	Leicester	Fosse Park	03:30	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 02:40:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
FlixBus	1h 30m	17:15	Leicester	Fosse Park	18:45	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 17:15:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 18:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
FlixBus	1h 30m	22:35	Leicester	Fosse Park	00:05	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 22:35:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 00:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 5m	11:25	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	12:30	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 11:25:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
National Express	1h 10m	13:20	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	14:30	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 13:20:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 20m	15:25	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	16:45	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 15:25:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
FlixBus	1h 45m	00:55	Leicester	Fosse Park	02:40	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 00:55:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 02:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
FlixBus	0h 50m	02:40	Leicester	Fosse Park	03:30	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 02:40:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 30m	05:45	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	07:15	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£3	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 05:45:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 07:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
National Express	1h 30m	06:45	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	08:15	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£3	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 06:45:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
National Express	1h 5m	11:25	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	12:30	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 11:25:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
FlixBus	1h 45m	00:55	Leicester	Fosse Park	02:40	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 00:55:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 02:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
FlixBus	0h 50m	02:40	Leicester	Fosse Park	03:30	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 02:40:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 5m	11:25	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	12:30	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 11:25:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
National Express	1h 10m	13:20	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	14:30	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 13:20:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 20m	15:25	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	16:45	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 15:25:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
FlixBus	1h 45m	00:55	Leicester	Fosse Park	02:40	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 00:55:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 02:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
FlixBus	0h 50m	02:40	Leicester	Fosse Park	03:30	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 02:40:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 5m	11:25	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	12:30	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 11:25:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
National Express	1h 10m	13:20	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	14:30	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 13:20:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 20m	15:25	Leicester	St. Margaret's Bus Station	16:45	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 15:25:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
FlixBus	1h 45m	00:55	Leicester	Fosse Park	02:40	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 00:55:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 02:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
FlixBus	0h 50m	02:40	Leicester	Fosse Park	03:30	Derby	Riverlights Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fosse Park, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 02:40:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Leicester to Derby is £3 on 09/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

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 31 daily coaches from Leicester to Derby. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 31 daily coaches between Leicester and Derby.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 106 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 and FlixBus that travel 31 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 50m
Earliest Coach	00:40
Latest Coach	23:30
Daily Bus Connections	31 Ø
Distance	38.9 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Leicester to Derby

Every day, 31 buses from 2 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 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£4

Saturday 06/12

£4

Sunday 07/12

£4

Monday 08/12

£4

Tuesday 09/12

£3

Wednesday 10/12

£4

Thursday 11/12

£4

Friday 12/12

£4

Saturday 13/12

£4

Sunday 14/12

£4

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

£4

Wednesday 17/12

£4

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

£6

Saturday 20/12

£6

Sunday 21/12

Monday 22/12

£5

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

£5

Thursday 25/12

£4

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

£6

Sunday 28/12

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. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £4.

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 £4.

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

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	04/12/2025

FlixBus from Leicester to Derby

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

Cheapest Price	£4
Fastest Coach	0h 50m
Earliest Coach	00:55
Last Coach	23:15
Daily Connections	13 Ø
Found on	04/12/2025

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.

Braunstone

Narborough Road

Fosse Park

Fosse Park Ave

St. Margaret's Bus Station

Gravel St

Charles Street Bus Station

Gravel St 77

Riverlights Coach Station

Morledge 735

Central Bus Station

Central Station

Railway Terrace

Pride Park

Tutbury & Hatton Train Station

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 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £3 to £6. 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 31 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 FlixBus and takes 0h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £4. 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 and FlixBus. 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 and FlixBus.

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

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

More bus routes to Leicester and to Derby

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