Bus from York to Derby
2 direct routes · about 205 min · first bus 08:00, last bus 15:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Derby as of 04:31
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in York, 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 | ~165 min | 2 | Fridays only | 06:45 | 10:45 | Rail Station (Stop RD) | Bus Station (Bay 25) | Leeds, Sheffield & Chesterfield |
| UK014 | FlixBus | ~205 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 08:00 | 15:45 | Leeman Road Coach Stop A | Bus Station (Bay 21) | Leeds & Sheffield |
Times are for the first boarding point in York 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 York to Derby?
2 routes run directly from York to Derby: the 801 (National Express), the UK014 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the 801, twice each weekday — board at Rail Station (Stop RD) and get off at Bus Station (Bay 25), about 165 minutes.
How long does the bus take from York to Derby?
Around 205 minutes on the UK014, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Leeds, Sheffield, Chesterfield on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from York to Derby?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:00 and the last around 15:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from York 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.