Bus from Sheffield Centre to Derby
3 direct routes · 70–90 min · first bus 10:10, last bus 18:00 (weekdays); night service UKN02 runs at 01:40.
Next buses to Derby as of 15:41
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Sheffield Centre, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 801 | National Express | ~65 min | 6 | Fridays only | 08:25 | 18:10 | Sheffield Interchange/E2 | Bus Station (Bay 25) | Chesterfield |
| UK014 | FlixBus | ~70 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 10:10 | 18:00 | Sheffield Interchange/E3 | Bus Station (Bay 21) | — |
| UKN02 | FlixBus | ~90 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 01:40 | 01:40 | Sheffield Interchange/E3 | Bus Station (Bay 21) | Chesterfield |
Times are for the first boarding point in Sheffield Centre 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 801 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Sheffield Centre to Derby?
3 routes run directly from Sheffield Centre to Derby: the 801 (National Express), the UK014 (FlixBus), the UKN02 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the 801, 6 times each weekday — board at Sheffield Interchange/E2 and get off at Bus Station (Bay 25), about 65 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Sheffield Centre to Derby?
Between 70 minutes on the UK014 and 90 on the UKN02, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Chesterfield on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Sheffield Centre to Derby?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 10:10 and the last around 18:00 — and night service UKN02 runs at 01:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Sheffield Centre to Derby?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.