🚌 Bus from Burton upon Trent to Derby
4 direct routes · about 30 min · first bus 06:20, last bus 04:00 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X38 | trentbarton | ~30 min | 75 | 06:20 | 04:00 | Market Place (opp) |
| V3 | trentbarton | ~30 min | 17 | 10:15 | 23:10 | Market Place (opp) |
| V1 | trentbarton | ~57 min | 2 | 05:55 | 08:39 | Northside Business Park (opp) |
| X38 | Arriva Derby | ~40 min | 1 | 06:30 | 06:30 | Derby Turn (by) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Burton upon Trent on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Burton upon Trent to Derby?
4 routes run directly from Burton upon Trent to Derby: the X38 (trentbarton), the V3 (trentbarton), the V1 (trentbarton), the X38 (Arriva Derby).
How long does the bus take from Burton upon Trent to Derby?
Around 30 minutes on the X38, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Burton upon Trent to Derby?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X38) leaves around 06:20 and the last around 04:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Burton upon Trent to Derby?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.