285A Mackworth to Duffield via Darley Abbey

Operated by Harpurs Coaches. First bus 08:00, last bus 15:50. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.

Next towards Duffield from Langley Country Park (adj): 08:00

Next towards Mackworth from Ecclesbourne School (Adj): 15:50

Timetable

Ends at Ecclesbourne School, Duffield · Monday to Friday · 1 journey

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.

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with Harpurs Coaches whether this route takes part. Details →

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 Harpurs Coaches before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.

Route map

All stops on route 285A

285A towards Duffield

All 4 stops
  1. Langley Country Park (adj) Mackworth
  2. Broadway (Adj) Darley Abbey
  3. Church Lane (Opp) Darley Abbey
  4. Ecclesbourne School (Opp) Duffield

285A towards Mackworth

All 4 stops
  1. Ecclesbourne School (Adj) Duffield
  2. Church Lane (Adj) Darley Abbey
  3. Mileash Lane (Adj 276) Darley Abbey
  4. Moorgate (Adj) Mackworth Estate

Towns & areas on this route

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 285A bus?

The first 285A departure on weekdays leaves at 08:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 285A bus?

The last 285A on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:50. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 285A bus cost?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Harpurs Coaches day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the 285A bus?

The 285A is operated by Harpurs Coaches.

Timetable data from Harpurs Coaches via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East Midlands feed). Harpurs Coaches last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 20 September 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.