🚌 Bus from Derby to Leicester
3 direct routes · about 83 min · first bus 04:55, last bus 04:25 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKY | Kinchbus | ~83 min | 14 | 04:55 | 04:25 | Morledge (Stop C1) |
| 230 | National Express | ~100 min | 9 | 00:10 | 22:10 | Bus Station (Bay 25) |
| 196 | National Express | ~95 min | 3 | 18:05 | 20:55 | Bus Station (Bay 25) |
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 Leicester?
3 routes run directly from Derby to Leicester: the SKY (Kinchbus), the 230 (National Express), the 196 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Derby to Leicester?
Around 83 minutes on the SKY, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Derby to Leicester?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the SKY) leaves around 04:55 and the last around 04:25. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Derby to Leicester?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.