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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Derby to Leicester
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
58 m
Buses per day
33
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Derby to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Leicester will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £4.
Of the 33 buses that leave Derby for Leicester every day 33 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 39 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 5 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 coach and train for Derby to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 39 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£5 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price |
1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Derby to Leicester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Leicester coaches for today, Thursday 5 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX196 | 20:55 Derby, Bus Station | 1h35 | 22:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 | 22:10 Derby, Bus Station | 1h25 | 23:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:05 Derby, Bus Station | 1h30 | 00:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:05 Derby, Bus Station | 1h50 | 00:55 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 6 March | |||||
| FlixBus | 00:50 Derby, Bus Station | 1h50 | 02:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 00:50 Derby, Bus Station | 1h30 | 02:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 02:25 Derby, Bus Station | 0h50 | 03:15 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 02:40 Derby, Bus Station | 1h30 | 04:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 02:40 Derby, Bus Station | 1h50 | 04:30 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 04:40 Derby, Bus Station | 1h40 | 06:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 04:40 Derby, Bus Station | 2h05 | 06:45 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX440 | 04:50 Derby, Bus Station | 1h00 | 05:50 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 06:00 Derby, Bus Station | 1h25 | 07:25 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 06:00 Derby, Bus Station | 1h05 | 07:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX440 | 06:05 Derby, Bus Station | 0h50 | 06:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX440 | 06:40 Derby, Bus Station | 1h15 | 07:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 09:00 Derby, Bus Station | 1h05 | 10:05 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 09:00 Derby, Bus Station | 1h25 | 10:25 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX440 | 09:15 Derby, Bus Station | 1h05 | 10:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX440 | 11:15 Derby, Bus Station | 1h05 | 12:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX440 | 13:10 Derby, Bus Station | 1h10 | 14:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX440 | 15:10 Derby, Bus Station | 1h10 | 16:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX440 | 17:40 Derby, Bus Station | 1h10 | 18:50 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX196 | 18:05 Derby, Bus Station | 1h35 | 19:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX196 | 19:40 Derby, Bus Station | 1h35 | 21:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Derby to Leicester
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Buses from Derby to Leicester run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £3 by train.
There are 18 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:03, the last at 23:57. The fastest coach covers the 39 km distance in 45m.
Distance 39 km |
Average bus duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 00:03 |
Last bus 23:57 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, Kinchbus from Derby to LeicesterYou can travel by bus between Derby to Leicester with National Express, Megabus, Kinchbus for as low as £3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Derby to Leicester: Journey Details
Leicester is located 39 kilometres southeast of Derby and can be reached in as little as 45 minutes on comfortable buses operated by National Express. They offer 18 departures daily with the first leaving very early in the morning and the last late at night. All are direct services with the coach making a call at Loughborough University and city, or Nottingham University and coach station depending on the service.
Taking the Bus from Derby
Buses from Derby to Leicester leave from Derby Bus Station located on Morledge. The information and sales office is open from 8.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. from Mondays to Saturdays and from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. on Sundays. Passengers can reach the bus station on buses operated by Arriva West Midlands, Trent Barton, Your Bus and Notts and Derby. Visitors arriving by car can use the nearby Riverside car park. Those arriving in Derby by train can take the Station to Station shuttle bus to the bus station. It runs every 15 minutes from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday.
Taking the Bus from Derby
Buses from Derby to Leicester leave from Derby Bus Station located on Morledge. The information and sales office is open from 8.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. from Mondays to Saturdays and from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. on Sundays. Passengers can reach the bus station on buses operated by Arriva West Midlands, Trent Barton, Your Bus and Notts and Derby. Visitors arriving by car can use the nearby Riverside car park. Those arriving in Derby by train can take the Station to Station shuttle bus to the bus station. It runs every 15 minutes from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday.
Getting into Leicester by Bus
Leicester is a city in the East Midlands with an eventful history stretching all the way from its origins as a Roman military outpost to the recent discovery of the remains of King Richard III. Today's Leicester boasts a rich multicultural fabric with an abundance of dining and cultural options. It's home to many parks and green spaces and and impressive cathedral and castle. Buses from Derby to Leicester terminate at St Margaret's Bus Station on Gravel Street just north of the city centre. The concourse is open around the clock and the ticket office operates from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Bus services run by Arriva, First, Centrebus, and Stagecoach connect with destinations in various parts of the city and around the county.
FAQs: Derby to Leicester coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Leicester 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 Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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