255 Thulston to Darley Abbey via Boulton, Derby
Operated by Notts and Derby. First bus 07:25, last bus 15:10. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £4.70 — more.
Wanted a different 255? 7 other bus routes are numbered 255 elsewhere in the UK — see every 255 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:25 |
|---|---|
| Shardlow Road (NW-bound) | 07:25 |
| Penzance Road (Adj) | 07:27 |
| Tilbury Place (opp) | 07:35 |
| Merrill Way (Adj) | 07:40 |
| Bingham Street (Opp) | 07:50 |
| Ivy Square (opp) | 08:00 |
| Garden Street (NW-bound) | 08:14 |
| Broadway (Adj) | 08:29 |
| St Benedicts Bus Park (Adj) | 08:30 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Fares on the 255
Adult single £4.70
The same for any journey on the 255, however far you go.
Notts & Derby Traction Co. Limited's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 9 July 2026. Published fares vary by distance; singles published above £3.00 cost at most £3.00 if the route takes part in the England fare cap. Fares change — check with Notts and Derby before you travel.
Tickets on the 255
Notts and Derby publishes singles on this route for adults and children.
Adult Single · Child Single · Dog Flat Fare
Ticket types come from Notts and Derby's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 10 July 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Notts and Derby.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Notts and Derby before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: 29 December and 30 December. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Boxing Day — Saturday, 26 December 2026 towards Darley Abbey: 1 journey, first 07:25 towards Thulston: 1 journey, first 15:10
Route map
All stops on route 255
255 towards Darley Abbey
All 35 stops
- Shardlow Road (NW-bound) Thulston
- The Needles (Opp) Boulton
- Newport Court (Opp) Boulton
- Penzance Road (Adj) Boulton
- The Cornishman (Opp) Boulton
- Grange Road (Adj) Boulton
- Gilbert Street (Adj) Boulton
- Tilbury Place (opp) Boulton
- Arlington Drive (Opp) Boulton
- Marina Drive (Opp) Allenton
- Merrill Way (Adj) Allenton
- Westgreen Avenue (Adj) Allenton
- Allen Street (Opp) Allenton
- Bingham Street (Opp) Allenton
- Peveril Street (Adj) Allenton
- Campbell Street (Adj) Osmaston
- Waverley Street (Adj) Osmaston
- Nightingale Road (Adj) Osmaston
- Abingdon Street (Adj) Osmaston
- Litchurch Lane (Opp) Osmaston
- Shaftsbury Street (Adj) Rose Hill
- Ivy Square (opp) Rose Hill
- Crown Derby (Adj) Rose Hill
- Morleston Street (Adj) Rose Hill
- Melbourne Street (Adj) Derby
- Intu Centre (Stop A3) Derby
- Seven Stars (adj) Derby
- Garden Street (NW-bound) Derby
- Belper Road (Opp) Derby
- Queen Mary Court (Adj) Darley Abbey
- Highfield Road (Adj) Darley Abbey
- West Bank Avenue (adj) Darley Abbey
- Broadway (Adj) Darley Abbey
- Mileash Lane (Opp 284) Darley Abbey
- St Benedicts Bus Park (Adj) Darley Abbey
255 towards Thulston
All 34 stops
- St Benedicts Bus Park (Adj) Darley Abbey
- St Benedicts School (Opp) Darley Abbey
- Mileash Lane (Adj 276) Darley Abbey
- Broadway (Opp) Darley Abbey
- West Bank Avenue (Opp) Darley Abbey
- Highfield Road (Opp) Darley Abbey
- Queen Mary Court (Opp) Darley Abbey
- North Street (adj) Derby
- Seven Stars (opp) Derby
- Melbourne Street (Opp) Derby
- Morleston Street (Opp) Rose Hill
- Crown Derby (Opp) Rose Hill
- Ivy Square (adj) Rose Hill
- Litchurch Lane (Adj) Osmaston
- Abingdon Street (Opp) Osmaston
- Nightingale Road (Opp) Osmaston
- Waverley Street (Opp) Osmaston
- Campbell Street (Opp) Osmaston
- Ascot Drive South (Adj) Allenton
- Peveril Street (Opp) Allenton
- Bingham Street (Adj) Allenton
- Allen Street (Adj) Allenton
- Westgreen Avenue (Opp) Allenton
- Chadwick Avenue (Adj) Allenton
- Marina Drive (Adj) Allenton
- Arlington Drive (Adj) Boulton
- Tonbridge Drive (adj) Boulton
- Gilbert Street (Opp) Boulton
- Grange Road (Opp) Boulton
- Holbrook Road Shops (Adj) Boulton
- Bembridge Drive (E-bound) Boulton
- Newport Court (adj) Boulton
- The Needles (Adj) Boulton
- Shardlow Road (SE-bound) Thulston
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 255 bus?
The first 255 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:25 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 255 bus?
The last 255 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 255 bus cost?
Notts and Derby's published fares on the 255: adult single £4.70. Singles published above £3.00 cost at most £3.00 if the 255 takes part in the England fare cap. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Notts and Derby day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 255 bus?
The 255 is operated by Notts and Derby.
Timetable data from Notts and Derby via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East Midlands feed). Notts and Derby last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 11 September 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.