Bus from Derby to Leeds City Centre
4 direct routes · about 120 min · first bus 11:10, last bus 20:10 (weekdays); night service UKN02 runs at 03:35.
Next buses to Leeds City Centre as of 08:58
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Derby, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 801 | National Express | ~130 min | 3 | Fridays only | 12:55 | 21:25 | Bus Station (Bay 25) | Dyer Street (Bay 6) | Chesterfield & Sheffield |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · UK002, UK014, UKN02
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK002 | FlixBus | ~120 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 11:50 | 20:10 | Bus Station (Bay 21) | Leeds City Bus Station (stand 1) | Sheffield |
| UK014 | FlixBus | ~130 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 11:10 | 19:30 | Bus Station (Bay 21) | Leeds City Bus Station (stand 1) | Sheffield |
| UKN02 | FlixBus | ~140 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 03:35 | 03:35 | Bus Station (Bay 21) | Leeds City Bus Station (stand 1) | Chesterfield & Sheffield |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 801 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Derby to Leeds City Centre?
4 routes run directly from Derby to Leeds City Centre: the 801 (National Express), the UK002 (FlixBus), the UK014 (FlixBus), the UKN02 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the 801, 3 times each weekday — board at Bus Station (Bay 25) and get off at Dyer Street (Bay 6), about 130 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Derby to Leeds City Centre?
Around 120 minutes on the UK002, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Chesterfield, Sheffield on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Derby to Leeds City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 11:10 and the last around 20:10 — and night service UKN02 runs at 03:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Derby to Leeds City Centre?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.