The cheapest and fastest coaches from Derby to Birmingham International Airport
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 59 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Derby to Birmingham International Airport 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 International Airport will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.
Of the 5 buses that leave Derby for Birmingham International Airport every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 55 km distance in an average of 2 h 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 40 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.
NX4663:101h05Derby, Bus Station4:15Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)£151One-way0 changes
NX134 · NX7778:403h15Derby, Bus Station11:55Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)£161One-way1 change
NX440 · NX77717:403h30Derby, Bus Station21:10Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)£171One-way1 change
NX196 · NX77719:403h25Derby, Bus Station23:05Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)£181One-way1 change
NX440 · NX7779:153h40Derby, Bus Station12:55Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)£181One-way1 change
NX4663:101h05Derby, Bus Station4:15Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)£151One-way0 changes
NX134 · NX7778:403h15Derby, Bus Station11:55Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)£161One-way1 change
NX196 · NX77719:403h25Derby, Bus Station23:05Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)£181One-way1 change
NX440 · NX77717:403h30Derby, Bus Station21:10Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)£171One-way1 change
NX440 · NX7779:153h40Derby, Bus Station12:55Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)£181One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Derby to Birmingham International Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Birmingham International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 55 km
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£13 Average Price Cheapest | £20 Average Price |
1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Derby to Birmingham International Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Birmingham International Airport coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 4 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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NX466 | 3:10 Derby, Bus Station | 1h05 | 4:15 Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX134 · NX777 | On time 8:40 Derby, Bus Station | 3h15 | 11:55 Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 change | |
NX440 · NX777 | On time 9:15 Derby, Bus Station | 3h40 | 12:55 Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 change | |
NX440 · NX777 | On time 17:40 Derby, Bus Station | 3h30 | 21:10 Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 change | |
NX196 · NX777 | On time 19:40 Derby, Bus Station | 3h25 | 23:05 Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) | 1 change |
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Compare prices and tickets Derby to Birmingham International Airport by coach or train
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Why book with Omio vs National Express?
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Derby to Birmingham International Airport
Buses from Derby to Birmingham International Airport run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £9 by train.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:55, the last at 07:50. The fastest coach covers the 55 km distance in 55m.
Distance 55 km |
Average bus duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 0:55 |
Last bus 7:50 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Bus providers: National Express, Trent Barton from Derby to Birmingham International AirportYou can travel by bus between Derby to Birmingham International Airport with National Express, Trent Barton for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Derby to Birmingham International Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Birmingham International Airport 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 International Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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