🚌 Bus from Nottingham to Derby
6 direct routes · about 68 min · first bus 05:23, last bus 20:58 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IGO | trentbarton | ~68 min | 67 | 05:23 | 20:58 | Friar Lane (Stop F4) |
| i4 | trentbarton | ~57 min | 61 | 05:47 | 23:20 | Friar Lane (Stop F3) |
| 230 | National Express | ~35 min | 25 | 02:50 | 04:55 | Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 10) |
| RA | trentbarton | ~35 min | 5 | 06:35 | 23:50 | Victoria Bus Station (Bay 1) |
| UK900 | FlixBus | ~35 min | 5 | 20:35 | 02:10 | Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 1) |
| 196 | National Express | ~40 min | 2 | 06:40 | 08:40 | Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 10) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Derby?
6 routes run directly from Nottingham to Derby: the IGO (trentbarton), the i4 (trentbarton), the 230 (National Express), the RA (trentbarton), the UK900 (FlixBus), the 196 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Nottingham to Derby?
Around 68 minutes on the IGO, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Nottingham to Derby?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the IGO) leaves around 05:23 and the last around 20:58. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Nottingham to Derby?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.