72 Belper circular
Operated by Notts and Derby. First bus 08:35, last bus 18:35. 6 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.00 — more.
Wanted a different 72? 27 other bus routes are numbered 72 elsewhere in the UK — see every 72 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:35 | 10:35 | 12:35 | 14:35 | 16:35 | 18:35 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Garage (Bay 1) | 08:35 | 10:35 | 12:35 | 14:35 | 16:35 | 18:35 |
| Whitehouse Rise (SW-bound) | 08:40 | 10:40 | 12:40 | 14:40 | 16:40 | 18:40 |
| King Street (Stop A) | 08:50 | 10:50 | 12:50 | 14:50 | 16:50 | 18:50 |
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 72
Adult single £2.00 · Child single £1.35
The same for any journey on the 72, however far you go.
Notts & Derby Traction Co. Limited's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 9 July 2026. Fares change — check with Notts and Derby before you travel.
Tickets on the 72
Notts and Derby publishes singles on this route for adults, children and young people.
Adult Single · Child Single · Dog Flat Fare · Young Person Single
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.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Belper: 1 journey, first 08:35
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 towards Belper: 1 journey, first 08:35 Few buses run on Christmas Day, so check with Notts and Derby before relying on this.
- Boxing Day — Saturday, 26 December 2026 towards Belper: 1 journey, first 08:35
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Belper: 1 journey, first 08:35
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Belper: 1 journey, first 08:35
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 towards Belper: 1 journey, first 08:35
Route map
All stops on route 72
72 towards Belper
All 18 stops
- Bus Garage (Bay 1) Belper
- The Lion Hotel (opp) Belper
- Triangle (opp) Belper
- Talbot Hotel (Adj) Belper
- Lodge Drive (Adj) Belper
- Mount Pleasant (Adj) Belper
- Belper Lane (NW-bound) Belper
- Whitehouse Rise (SW-bound) Belper
- Knowl Avenue (SE-bound) Belper
- Beechwood Close (adj) Belper
- Queens Drive (Opp) Belper
- 14 Mount Pleasant Drive (Adj) Belper
- Lodge Drive (Opp) Belper
- Talbot Hotel (Opp) Belper
- Triangle (Adj) Belper
- The Lion Hotel (adj) Belper
- Bus Garage (Outside) Belper
- King Street (Stop A) Belper
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 72 bus?
The first 72 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:35 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 72 bus?
The last 72 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:35. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 72 bus cost?
Notts and Derby's published fares on the 72: adult single £2.00, child single £1.35. 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 72 bus?
The 72 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.