Bus from Derby to Loughborough
2 direct routes · about 71 min · the SKY runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Loughborough as of 06:43
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKY | Kinchbus | ~71 min | 72 | Sat 72 · Sun 41 | 24 hours | Calvert Street (Opp) | Aumberry Gap (opp) | Thulston, Shardlow, Cavendish Bridge, Castle Donington, East Mids Airport, East Mids Gateway & 2 more | |
| UK005 | FlixBus | ~35 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 06:10 | 09:00 | Bus Station (Bay 21) | The Rushes (Stand RB) | — |
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.
Fares from Derby to Loughborough
- £3.00 adult single on the SKY (Kinchbus)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Derby to Loughborough?
2 routes run directly from Derby to Loughborough: the SKY (Kinchbus), the UK005 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the SKY, 72 times each weekday — board at Calvert Street (Opp) and get off at Aumberry Gap (opp), about 71 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Derby to Loughborough?
Around 71 minutes on the SKY, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Thulston, Shardlow, Cavendish Bridge, Castle Donington and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Derby to Loughborough?
There is no first or last bus: the SKY runs 24 hours. Check the route timetable for how often they run overnight.
How much is the bus from Derby to Loughborough?
An adult single from Derby to Loughborough is £3.00 on the SKY (Kinchbus), from Calvert Street (Opp) to Aumberry Gap (opp). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.