🚌 Bus from Derby to Burton upon Trent
4 direct routes · about 35 min · first bus 06:20, last bus 22:15 (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 | Arriva Derby | ~35 min | 29 | 06:20 | 22:15 | Bus Station (Bay 10) |
| X38 | trentbarton | ~16 min | 4 | 00:30 | 03:30 | Corporation Street (Stop C9) |
| V1 | trentbarton | ~49 min | 3 | 04:45 | 06:40 | Corporation Street (Stop C9) |
| V3 | trentbarton | ~43 min | 1 | 05:55 | 05:55 | Corporation Street (Stop C3) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Derby 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 Derby to Burton upon Trent?
4 routes run directly from Derby to Burton upon Trent: the X38 (Arriva Derby), the X38 (trentbarton), the V1 (trentbarton), the V3 (trentbarton).
How long does the bus take from Derby to Burton upon Trent?
Around 35 minutes on the X38, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Derby to Burton upon Trent?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X38) leaves around 06:20 and the last around 22:15. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Derby to Burton upon Trent?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.