U1 University to Derby Railway Station

Operated by Notts and Derby. First bus 07:30, last bus 21:40. 72 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £3.00 — more.

Next towards Derby Railway Station from University Bus Park (Stop 2): 13:10, 13:40, 14:10

Next towards University from Railway Station (Stop S1): 13:30, 14:00, 14:30

Wanted a different U1? 9 other bus routes are numbered U1 elsewhere in the UK — see every U1 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Derby Railway Station · Monday to Friday · 33 journeys
Stop 09:2509:4009:5510:1010:4011:1011:4012:1012:4013:1013:4014:1014:4015:1015:4016:1016:2516:4016:5517:1017:2517:4017:5518:1018:2518:4018:5519:1019:4020:1020:4021:1021:40
University Bus Park (Stop 2) 09:2509:4009:5510:1010:4011:1011:4012:1012:4013:1013:4014:1014:4015:1015:4016:1016:2516:4016:5517:1017:2517:4017:5518:1018:2518:4018:5519:1019:4020:1020:4021:1021:40
Bridge Street (SW-bound) 09:3209:4710:0210:1710:4711:1711:4712:1712:4713:1713:4714:1714:4715:1715:4716:1716:3216:4717:0217:1717:3217:4718:0218:1718:3218:4719:0219:1719:4720:1720:4721:1721:47
Morledge (Stop C8) 09:3609:5110:0610:2110:5111:2111:5112:2112:5113:2113:5114:2114:5115:2115:5116:2116:3616:5117:0617:2117:3617:5118:0618:2118:3618:5119:0619:2119:5120:2120:5121:2121:51
Railway Station (Stop S1) 09:4510:0010:1510:3011:0011:3012:0012:3013:0013:3014:0014:3015:0015:3016:0016:3016:4517:0017:1517:3017:4518:0018:1518:3018:4519:0019:1519:3020:0020:3021:0021:3022:00

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 Notts and Derby whether this route takes part. Details →

Fares on the U1

Adult single £3.00 · Child single £1.50

The same for any journey on the U1, 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 U1

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: 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 U1

U1 towards Derby Railway Station

All 14 stops
  1. University Bus Park (Stop 2) Allestree
  2. The Jonty Farmer (Opp) Darley Abbey
  3. Bromley Street (Adj) Darley Abbey
  4. St Alkmunds Church (Adj) Darley Abbey
  5. Kings Mead Walk (Opp) Derby
  6. Bridge Street (SW-bound) Derby
  7. Agard Street (SE-bound) Derby
  8. Queen's Leisure Centre (Adj) Derby
  9. Full Street (Stop C4) Derby
  10. Morledge (Stop C8) Derby
  11. Liversage Road (Adj) Derby
  12. Trinity Street (Adj) Derby
  13. Midland Road (NE-bound) Derby
  14. Railway Station (Stop S1) Derby

U1 towards University

All 16 stops
  1. Railway Station (Stop S1) Derby
  2. Calvert Street (Adj) Derby
  3. Copeland Street (adj) Derby
  4. Morledge (Stop C1) Derby
  5. Victoria Street (Stop B3) Derby
  6. Bold Lane Car Park (B6) Derby
  7. Friar Gate Bridge (Adj) Derby
  8. Mill Street (Adj) Derby
  9. Bridge Street (NE-bound) Derby
  10. Kings Mead Walk (Adj) Derby
  11. Garden Street (NW-bound) Derby
  12. Five Lamps (opp) Derby
  13. St Alkmunds Church (Opp) Darley Abbey
  14. Bromley Street (Opp) Darley Abbey
  15. The Jonty Farmer (Adj) Darley Abbey
  16. University Bus Park (Stop 2) Allestree

Towns & areas on this route

DerbyAllestreeDarley Abbey

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first U1 bus?

The first U1 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last U1 bus?

The last U1 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 21:40. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the U1 bus cost?

Notts and Derby's published fares on the U1: adult single £3.00, child single £1.50. 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 U1 bus?

The U1 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.