🚌 Bus from Leicester to Derby
5 direct routes · about 90 min · first bus 02:00, last bus 03:45 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 230 | National Express | ~90 min | 25 | 02:00 | 03:45 | St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SY) |
| SKY | Kinchbus | ~81 min | 13 | 04:25 | 03:55 | St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SA) |
| UK900 | FlixBus | ~85 min | 5 | 19:35 | 01:20 | St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SB) |
| UK005 | FlixBus | ~65 min | 2 | 17:40 | 23:00 | St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SB) |
| 196 | National Express | ~100 min | 2 | 05:45 | 07:40 | St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SY) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Leicester 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 Leicester to Derby?
5 routes run directly from Leicester to Derby: the 230 (National Express), the SKY (Kinchbus), the UK900 (FlixBus), the UK005 (FlixBus), the 196 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Leicester to Derby?
Around 90 minutes on the 230, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Leicester to Derby?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 230) leaves around 02:00 and the last around 03:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Leicester to Derby?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.