Bus Tickets from Nottingham to Derby

TomorrowAug 4
from $8
TueAug 5
from $9
WedAug 6
ThuAug 7
from $8
FriAug 8
from $8
SatAug 9
SunAug 10
from $8
MonAug 11

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Nottingham
    Departure location: University of Nottingham
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Nottingham
    Departure location: Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby Riverlights Bus Station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Nottingham
    Departure location: University of Nottingham
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Nottingham
    Departure location: Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby Riverlights Bus Station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Nottingham
    Departure location: Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Nottingham to Derby.

Bus
Average Price$8 - $19Average Duration2h 50m
0kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$5 - $35Average Duration27m
0kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$3 - $6Average Duration20m
1kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Nottingham to Derby

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Derby. The journey takes about 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
20mAverage Duration
$3Cheapest ticket
1kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Nottingham to Derby: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$13
Average bus trip duration2h 50m
Number of daily buses12
Earliest bus departure8:52am
Distance12 miles (19 km)
Latest bus departure9:50pm

Nottingham to Derby Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08/01
$5
08/02
$5
Today
$5
08/04
$5
08/05
$5
08/06
$9
08/07
$5
08/08
$5
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Nottingham to Derby was searched and found on Aug 7, 2025 with a price of $5

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Nottingham to Derby, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $5 to $26 for a bus ticket from Nottingham to Derby based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-08-07.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Nottingham to Derby.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Nottingham to Derby, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Nottingham to Derby will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Nottingham to Derby while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Will you be returning to Nottingham by bus?

Bus from Nottingham to Derby

You can also go to Derby by train

Train from Nottingham to Derby

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