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Derby to Birmingham bus with National Express

Tue, 11 Feb
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Cheap coach tickets from Derby to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for 11 Feb

Cheapest

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.

Cheapest
National Express
11:451h15
Derby
13:00Birmingham, Coach Station
£91One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
National Express
16:351h25
Derby
18:00Birmingham, Coach Station
£91One-way
0 changes
2nd Cheapest
National Express
19:403h35
Derby
23:15Birmingham, Coach Station
£101One-way
1 change
National Express
13:104h10
Derby
17:20Birmingham, Coach Station
£131One-way
1 change
National Express
07:353h25
Derby
11:00Birmingham, Coach Station
£141One-way
1 change

Derby to Birmingham bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Tuesday 11 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
National Express
NX230
National ExpressNX230
07:35 Derby3h25 11:00 Birmingham, Coach Station1 change
National Express
NX134
National ExpressNX134
11:45 Derby1h15 13:00 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesDirect
National Express
NX440
National ExpressNX440
13:10 Derby4h10 17:20 Birmingham, Coach Station1 change
National Express
NX134
National ExpressNX134
16:35 Derby1h25 18:00 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesDirect
National Express
NX440
National ExpressNX440
17:40 Derby4h00 21:40 Birmingham, Coach Station1 change
National Express
NX196
National ExpressNX196
19:40 Derby3h35 23:15 Birmingham, Coach Station1 change

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Bus times from Derby to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for 11 Feb

Fastest Journey

1 h 15 m

Average

2 h 58 m

Buses per day

6

Distance

57 km

Of the 6 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.

Fastest
National Express
11:451h15
Derby
13:00Birmingham, Coach Station
£91One-way
0 changes
2nd Fastest
National Express
16:351h25
Derby
18:00Birmingham, Coach Station
£91One-way
0 changes
National Express
07:353h25
Derby
11:00Birmingham, Coach Station
£141One-way
1 change
National Express
19:403h35
Derby
23:15Birmingham, Coach Station
£101One-way
1 change
National Express
17:404h00
Derby
21:40Birmingham, Coach Station
£151One-way
1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Derby to Birmingham

Buses from Derby to Birmingham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £4 by train.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £4
Distance
56 km
Average bus duration
1h 54m
Cheapest ticket price
£5
Buses per day
6
Direct buses
2
Bus providers
2
Fastest bus
1h 15m
First bus
01:00
Last bus
23:09
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £4

Coach companies: National Express, CrossCountry and Bus Derby to Birmingham

National Express, CrossCountry and Bus coaches will get you to Birmingham from Derby from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times and tickets for your trip.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Derby - Birmingham coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

National Express from Derby to Birmingham coach information:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 15 min
  • Cheapest Price: £5
  • National Express frequency: 3 a day

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

FAQs: Take the bus from Derby to Birmingham with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Derby to Birmingham.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Derby to Birmingham can start from as little as £5 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Derby to Birmingham is £11; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Derby to Birmingham coach travel time is 1 h 15 min   for the 35 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Derby to Birmingham leaves at 01: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Derby to Birmingham leaves at 23: 09.
There are 8 coaches a day from Derby to Birmingham which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
Take the Derby to Birmingham coach with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the journey from Derby to Birmingham as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

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 2.7 miles (4.4 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Birmingham from Derby is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 15 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Derby to Birmingham by coach is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Derby and Birmingham including taking a coach or train.

Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Birmingham

Derby
Birmingham
The major coach station for departures in Derby is Derby, Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Derby, Bus Station for your trip from Derby to Birmingham.
Derby, Bus Station
The major coach station for arrivals in Birmingham is Birmingham, Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham, Coach Station for your trip to Birmingham from Derby.
Birmingham, Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Car connection
Mill Lane
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Birmingham, Coach Station
  • Bus: 97, 97A, X1, X2 Train: Birmingham New Street
Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)

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