4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Derby to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 49 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Derby to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Birmingham will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
Of the 9 buses that leave Derby for Birmingham every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 57 km distance in an average of 2 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Derby to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 57 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£12 Average Price Cheapest | £14 Average Price |
1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Derby to Birmingham bus times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Birmingham coaches for today, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX133 | 14:40 Derby, Bus Station | 1h20 | 16:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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| NX230 · NX777 | On time 00:55 Derby, Bus Station | 4h10 | 05:05 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX230 · NX180 | 02:10 Derby, Bus Station | 4h35 | 06:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX134 | 08:40 Derby, Bus Station | 1h20 | 10:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX440 · NX777 | On time 09:15 Derby, Bus Station | 4h15 | 13:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX440 · NX777 | On time 11:15 Derby, Bus Station | 4h40 | 15:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Derby to Birmingham
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Buses from Derby to Birmingham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:09. The fastest coach covers the 57 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 57 km |
Average bus duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:09 |
Bus providers: National Express from Derby to BirminghamYou can travel by bus between Derby to Birmingham with National Express for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
Buses from Derby to Birmingham: Journey Details
Birmingham lies just 57 kilometres south west of Derby and regular bus services provide a fast and comfortable way to travel between the two Midlands cities. National Express operates 6 daily buses from Derby to Birmingham with the first leaving at 7:00 a.m. and the last at 8:00 p.m. Most are direct with a travel time of 65 minutes. The 7:00 a.m. service involves a change of coach at Manchester for an overall journey time of around 3 hours. Most are non-stop, one calls at Lichfield.
Taking the Bus from Derby
Buses to Birmingham depart from Derby Bus Station on Morledge. Frequent local bus services operated by Arriva Midland, Trent Barton, Your Bus, and Notts and Derby run to the station from the around the city and the surrounding area. Passengers can also travel from Derby Rail Station to Derby Bus Station by shuttle bus (service RL1). It runs every 15 minutes between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. from Monday to Saturday.
Getting into Birmingham by Bus
Once a smoky Midlands industrial town, today’s Birmingham has been transformed into a thriving modern metropolis with a rare range of shopping, cultural, dining and nightlife options. Brum is also a fine jumping off point to explore the charms of the West Midlands such as the Shropshire Hills. Buses from Derby to Birmingham arrive at Birmingham Coach Station on Mill Lane in the Digbeth area of the city. As the headquarters of National Express, it’s a major interchange hub offering onward coach connections to anywhere in the country. Passengers can continue to local destinations on buses operated by Arriva West Midlands. Mill Lane is also around 650 metres from the Moor Street Railway Station.
FAQs: Derby to Birmingham coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Birmingham by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Derby, Bus Station, which is located around 0.4 miles (640 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Birmingham, Coach Station, located 2.4 miles (3.8 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Birmingham
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Parking
Dining
ATM
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Ticket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 97, 97A, X1, X2 Train: Birmingham New Street
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