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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Derby Riverlights Bus Station | St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station | Cheapest | |||||
| Derby Riverlights Bus Station | St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station | Fastest | |||||
| Derby Riverlights Bus Station | St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station | No tags | |||||
 | Derby | Leicester (Fosse Park) | No tags | |||||
| Derby Riverlights Bus Station | St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station | No tags |
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Busbud recommends carpooling from Derby to LeicesterAmong the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Leicester. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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What is the distance between Derby and Leicester?
The distance between Derby and Leicester is around 40 km (25 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Derby to Leicester?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Derby Riverlights Bus Station, in Derby, and end it at St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station, in Leicester.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Derby to Leicester was searched and found on Sep 17, 2025 with a price of US$5To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Derby to Leicester, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$5 to US$14 for a bus ticket from Derby to Leicester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$5 which is on 2025-09-17.
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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Derby to Leicester.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Derby to Leicester.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Derby to Leicester.
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Did you know?
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
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