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Compare all timetables for the bus from Nottingham to Derby

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

today
£4
tomorrow
£5
Sunday
Monday
£4
Tuesday
£4
Wednesday
£4
Thursday
£4

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 0h 45m 17:25 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 18:10 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £4
FlixBus 0h 45m 21:35 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 22:20 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £4
FlixBus 0h 30m 17:40 Nottingham University South Entrance 18:10 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £4
National Express 2h 25m 20:25 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 22:50 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £9
National Express 2h 50m 21:35 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 00:25 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £10

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 0h 45m 17:25 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 18:10 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £5
FlixBus 0h 45m 21:35 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 22:20 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £5
FlixBus 0h 30m 17:40 Nottingham University South Entrance 18:10 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £5
National Express 2h 40m 13:55 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 16:35 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £10
National Express 2h 35m 15:50 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 18:25 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £10

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 0h 45m 17:25 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 18:10 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £4
FlixBus 0h 45m 21:35 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 22:20 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £4
FlixBus 0h 30m 17:40 Nottingham University South Entrance 18:10 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £4
National Express 3h 0m 13:45 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 16:45 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £10
National Express 3h 15m 15:35 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 18:50 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £10

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 0h 45m 17:25 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 18:10 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £4
FlixBus 0h 45m 21:35 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 22:20 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £4
FlixBus 0h 30m 17:40 Nottingham University South Entrance 18:10 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £4
FlixBus 0h 30m 21:50 Nottingham University South Entrance 22:20 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £4

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 0h 45m 17:25 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 18:10 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £4
FlixBus 0h 45m 21:35 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 22:20 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £4
FlixBus 0h 30m 17:40 Nottingham University South Entrance 18:10 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £4
National Express 3h 0m 13:45 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 16:45 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £10
National Express 3h 15m 15:35 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 18:50 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £10

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 0h 45m 17:25 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 18:10 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £4
FlixBus 0h 45m 21:35 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 22:20 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £4
FlixBus 0h 30m 17:40 Nottingham University South Entrance 18:10 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £4
National Express 3h 0m 13:45 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 16:45 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £10
National Express 3h 15m 15:35 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 18:50 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £10

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Nottingham to Derby is £4 on 01/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Nottingham and Derby

See here how frequent the connections between Nottingham and Derby are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily coaches from Nottingham to Derby. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Nottingham and Derby.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 23 coaches from Nottingham to Derby, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Nottingham and Derby, with 5 offers.

Facts about coaches from Nottingham to Derby

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 8 times every day by bus from Nottingham to Derby in one click! Book your bus ticket from Nottingham to Derby starting from £4!

Cheapest Bus £4
Fastest Bus 0h 30m
Earliest Coach 09:40
Latest Coach 21:50
Daily Bus Connections 8 Ø
Distance 21.5 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Nottingham to Derby

Every day, 8 buses from 2 coach companies leave Nottingham 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
£5
Sunday 07/12
Monday 08/12
£4
Tuesday 09/12
£4
Wednesday 10/12
£4
Thursday 11/12
£10
Friday 12/12
£9
Saturday 13/12
£10
Sunday 14/12
£9
Monday 15/12
Tuesday 16/12
£5
Wednesday 17/12
£9
Thursday 18/12
Friday 19/12
£11
Saturday 20/12
£11
Sunday 21/12
£5
Monday 22/12
£12
Tuesday 23/12
Wednesday 24/12
£12
Thursday 25/12
£5
Friday 26/12
Saturday 27/12
£12
Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Nottingham to Derby

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Nottingham to Derby, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £4, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Nottingham to Derby. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £5.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Nottingham to Derby, with £4. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £12.

How to save money travelling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Derby are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Nottingham to Derby

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

National Express from Nottingham to Derby

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £9
Fastest Coach 2h 15m
Earliest Coach 09:40
Last Coach 21:35
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 03/12/2025

FlixBus from Nottingham to Derby

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £4
Fastest Coach 0h 30m
Earliest Coach 17:25
Last Coach 21:50
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 03/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Nottingham and Derby

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Derby? Compare all modes of transports from Nottingham to Derby.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Nottingham to Derby

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

FAQs about the Nottingham to Derby bus

How much does a Nottingham - Derby coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Nottingham - Derby bus trip is available from £4 and takes 0h 45m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Nottingham to Derby is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £4 to £12. 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 Nottingham - Derby route on average every day?

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

The quickest coach from Nottingham to Derby is provided by FlixBus and takes 0h 30m. 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 Nottingham to Derby?

The earliest bus to Derby departs from Nottingham at 09:40. 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 Nottingham to Derby?

The latest bus to Derby departs from Nottingham at 21:50. 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 Nottingham - Derby route?

Passengers looking to travel from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Derby?

You can check all the direct connections between Nottingham 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 Nottingham?

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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Derby on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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