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Museum of Making
Interactive museum in a restored mill exploring making, industry and design through hands-on galleries and working displays.
Buses from Crawley to Derby run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £28 if you book in advance.
There are 10 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 220 km distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 220 km |
Average bus duration 5h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Interactive museum in a restored mill exploring making, industry and design through hands-on galleries and working displays.
City museum and art gallery with collections on local history, archaeology, natural history and paintings by Joseph Wright.
Independent contemporary art gallery in Derby’s Cathedral Quarter, showing changing exhibitions by regional and national artists.
Historic shopping and cultural quarter with independent businesses, heritage buildings and easy access to key city sights.
Revitalised city-centre square with water features, seating and event space, ideal for a pause between nearby attractions.
Large landscaped park with lakes, open lawns and riverside paths, popular for walks, picnics and seasonal events.
A soft white bread roll unique to Derby, often filled with bacon, cheese or salad. It is a local bakery staple with a name strongly tied to the city.
A blue veined cow’s milk cheese traditionally made in Derbyshire. It is prized for its rich, mellow flavour and long connection to the county’s cheesemaking.
A crumbly, buttery oat biscuit from Derbyshire, traditionally baked on a griddle. It is a historic local bake often served with cheese or butter.
Elegant modern British dining in a refined setting, known for carefully prepared tasting and seasonal menus in the city centre.
Well known Derby ale house and eatery serving British pub dishes, cobs and local beers in a characterful historic building.
Smart yet relaxed restaurant serving Italian inspired dishes, steaks and seafood. Popular for polished service and central location.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and casual meals remain fairly manageable for visitors.
Service is often included. If not, 10-12.5% in restaurants is usual for good service. Round up or add £1-2 for taxis. Cafe tipping is optional.
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Derby Bus Station -> Derby City Centre
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Most Crawley to Derby buses use the to Derby, Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Crawley and Derby bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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