What is the best way to travel from Inverness to Derby?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Flights and Buses to Derby from Inverness. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Derby from Inverness?
You can reach Derby with just £39 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus19h 0m016:50InvernessCoach Station11:50DerbyRiverlights Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 16:50:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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Loganair9h 10m013:45Inverness AirportInverness Airport22:55East Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport0EconomyA Flight from Loganair goes from Inverness Airport, Inverness Airport (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2026 13:45:00 to East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 22:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £142 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Cheapest Flights Monday
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FlixBus19h 0m016:50InvernessCoach Station11:50DerbyRiverlights Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 16:50:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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Loganair10h 55m011:00Inverness AirportInverness Airport21:55East Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport0EconomyA Flight from Loganair goes from Inverness Airport, Inverness Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 11:00:00 to East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 21:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £184 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
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Loganair3h 40m011:00Inverness AirportInverness Airport14:40East Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport0EconomyA Flight from Loganair goes from Inverness Airport, Inverness Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 11:00:00 to East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £231 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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What are the fastest trips from Inverness to Derby?
You can get to Derby from Inverness in just 3h 40m with a Flight from Loganair. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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FlixBus19h 0m016:50InvernessCoach Station11:50DerbyRiverlights Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 16:50:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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Loganair9h 10m013:45Inverness AirportInverness Airport22:55East Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport0EconomyA Flight from Loganair goes from Inverness Airport, Inverness Airport (United Kingdom) at 23/03/2026 13:45:00 to East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/03/2026 22:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £142 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Fastest Flights Monday
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FlixBus19h 0m016:50InvernessCoach Station11:50DerbyRiverlights Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Inverness (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 16:50:00 to Riverlights Coach Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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Loganair3h 40m011:00Inverness AirportInverness Airport14:40East Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport0EconomyA Flight from Loganair goes from Inverness Airport, Inverness Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 11:00:00 to East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £231 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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Loganair10h 55m011:00Inverness AirportInverness Airport21:55East Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport0EconomyA Flight from Loganair goes from Inverness Airport, Inverness Airport (United Kingdom) at 27/03/2026 11:00:00 to East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/03/2026 21:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £184 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
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Bus from Inverness to Derby
What are the most popular stations in Inverness and Derby?
In Inverness, you will usually depart from Central Station, Coach Station or Raigmore Hospital, while in Derby you will be arriving at Central Station, Tutbury & Hatton Train Station or Peartree Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Derby from Inverness? With 1 connections between 1 Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Inverness and Derby, you can pay as low as £39 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Loganair: you will get to Derby in just 3h 40m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Inverness and Derby are Loganair and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Inverness and Derby is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Daviot or to Little Eaton, and look at flights from Dornoch Airport, and landing at East Midlands Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Inverness to Derby?
The most popular companies between Inverness and Derby, are Loganair and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Airlines: Loganair
All you need to know when you travel from Inverness to Derby
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Inverness to Derby. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Inverness to Derby
How can I reach Derby from Inverness?
Every day, there are on average 1 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Derby from Inverness.
How far is Derby from Inverness?
The distance between Inverness and Derby is 535.6 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Inverness and Derby?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 14 kgs of CO2, a train 19 kgs, a car 91 kgs, and a flight 132 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Inverness to Derby?
You can get to Derby with just £39 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Inverness to Derby?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Derby in just 3h 40m with a Flight from Loganair.
More routes to Inverness and to Derby
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