Bristol to Derby bus with National Express

Wed, Nov 05
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The cheapest and fastest buses from Bristol to Derby

Showing times and prices for Nov 06

Cheapest price

€13

Average price

€17

Fastest journey

4 h

Average duration

7 h 7 m

Buses per day

3

Distance

180 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bristol to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bristol to Derby will cost around €17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.

Fast buses

Of the 3 buses that leave Bristol for Derby on Thu, Nov 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 180 km distance in an average of 7 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .

On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 9 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

National Express
03:35PM4h00
Bristol
07:35PMDerby
131One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
02:00PM9h05
Bristol
11:05PMDerby
161One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
06:15PM8h15
Bristol
02:30AMDerby
211One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Bristol to Derby

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €17.

Distance: 180 km

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Train

€22

Average price

Cheapest

€61

Average price

3h 54m

Average total duration

3h 24m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 40m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 10m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Live departures

Bristol to Derby bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 3:01 AM
Last updated at 3:01 AM

ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX101 · NX133
On time
11:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
3h40
2:40 PM Derby, Bus Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX104 · NX1343:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
4h50
8:35 PM Derby, Bus Station1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bristol to Derby

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Buses from Bristol to Derby run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
180 km
Average bus duration
3h 24m
Cheapest ticket price
€10
Buses per day
5
Fastest bus
3h 40m
First bus
00:30
Last bus
23:45
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express from Bristol to DerbyYou can travel by bus between Bristol to Derby with National Express for as low as €10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 0m
Cheapest Price
€13
National Express frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Bus from Bristol to Derby

FAQs: Take the bus from Bristol to Derby with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to Derby.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Bristol to Derby can start from as little as €14 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Bristol to Derby is €23; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The coach time from Bristol to Derby is on average 3 h 55 min   for the 180 km long journey, but the time it takes to go to Derby from Bristol by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Bristol to Derby leaves at 06: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Bristol to Derby leaves at 19: 40.
For the trip from Bristol to Derby you can take a coach with National Express or FlixBus. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services from Bristol to Derby on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

When departing from Bristol, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Bristol, Airport Bus Station, Bristol, Airport and Bristol, Station Approach (Temple Meads - Stop T1). When arriving in Derby, you can end your route in coach stations like Derby, Railway Station (Stop S1), Derby, Royal Way (Derby Arena) and Derby, Bus Station.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bristol, Airport Bus Station, which is located around 8.9 miles (14.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Derby, Railway Station (Stop S1), located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Derby from Bristol is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 55 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Bristol to Derby by coach is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Bristol to Derby including taking a train or coach.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Bristol to Derby

Bristol
Derby
The major bus station for departures in Bristol is Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) for your trip from Bristol to Derby.
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
11 km
carConnection
Car connection
North Side Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café in the terminal (in the station)
  • Fast-food outlet (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Bristol, Airport
  • Bus: A1, A2
Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus)
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Bristol, Airport Bus Station
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