🚌 Bus from Derby to Nottingham
7 direct routes · about 20 min · first bus 05:00, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RA | trentbarton | ~20 min | 19 | 05:00 | 04:00 | Morledge (Stop C8) |
| 230 | National Express | ~20 min | 9 | 00:10 | 22:10 | Bus Station (Bay 25) |
| UK900 | FlixBus | ~25 min | 7 | 00:55 | 23:10 | Bus Station (Bay 21) |
| UK004 | FlixBus | ~35 min | 4 | 04:30 | 17:45 | Bus Station (Bay 21) |
| 196 | National Express | ~22 min | 3 | 18:05 | 20:55 | Bus Station (Bay 25) |
| i4 | trentbarton | ~46 min | 2 | 06:52 | 07:52 | Corporation Street (Stop C9) |
| IGO | trentbarton | ~57 min | 1 | 05:50 | 05:50 | Corporation Street (Stop C9) |
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 Nottingham?
7 routes run directly from Derby to Nottingham: the RA (trentbarton), the 230 (National Express), the UK900 (FlixBus), the UK004 (FlixBus), the 196 (National Express), the i4 (trentbarton), the IGO (trentbarton).
How long does the bus take from Derby to Nottingham?
Around 20 minutes on the RA, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Derby to Nottingham?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the RA) leaves around 05:00 and the last around 04:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Derby to Nottingham?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.