Bus from Loughborough to Derby
3 direct routes · about 65 min · the SKY runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Derby as of 09:28
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Loughborough, 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 | ~65 min | 72 | Sat 72 · Sun 41 | 24 hours | Retail Park (adj) | Railway Station (Stop S1) | Hathern, Kegworth, East Mids Gateway, East Mids Airport, Castle Donington, Cavendish Bridge & 2 more | |
| 230 | National Express | ~75 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 04:10 | 04:10 | The Rushes (Stand RB) | Bus Station (Bay 25) | Nottingham |
| UK005 | FlixBus | ~35 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 18:10 | 23:30 | The Rushes (Stand RB) | Bus Station (Bay 21) | — |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 230 bus timetable.
Fares from Loughborough to Derby
- £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 Loughborough to Derby?
3 routes run directly from Loughborough to Derby: the SKY (Kinchbus), the 230 (National Express), the UK005 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the SKY, 72 times each weekday — board at Retail Park (adj) and get off at Railway Station (Stop S1), about 65 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Loughborough to Derby?
Around 65 minutes on the SKY, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Hathern, Kegworth, East Mids Gateway, East Mids Airport and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Loughborough to Derby?
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 Loughborough to Derby?
An adult single from Loughborough to Derby is £3.00 on the SKY (Kinchbus), from Retail Park (adj) to Railway Station (Stop S1). 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.