🚌 Bus from Loughborough to Derby
4 direct routes · about 58 min · first bus 03:40, last bus 04:20 (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 | ~58 min | 103 | 03:40 | 04:20 | High Street (Stand HB) |
| 230 | National Express | ~75 min | 3 | 04:10 | 04:10 | The Rushes (Stand RB) |
| UK005 | FlixBus | ~35 min | 2 | 18:10 | 23:30 | The Rushes (Stand RB) |
| 440 | National Express | ~25 min | 1 | 03:20 | 03:20 | The Rushes (Stand RB) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Loughborough 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 Loughborough to Derby?
4 routes run directly from Loughborough to Derby: the SKY (Kinchbus), the 230 (National Express), the UK005 (FlixBus), the 440 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Loughborough to Derby?
Around 58 minutes on the SKY, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Loughborough to Derby?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the SKY) leaves around 03:40 and the last around 04:20. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Loughborough to Derby?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.