The cheapest and fastest coaches from Derby to Longford
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h 22 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Derby to Longford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Longford will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £22.
Of the 3 buses that leave Derby for Longford every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 175 km distance in an average of 5 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 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.






Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Derby to Longford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Derby to Longford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £80.
Distance: 175 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£27 Average Price Cheapest | £93 Average Price |
5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Derby to Longford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Longford coaches for tomorrow, Monday 2 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 00:50 Derby | 4h50 | 05:40 Longford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Derby to Longford coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Megabus or FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Derby to Longford.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Megabus or FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Derby to Longford.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Derby to Longford.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Derby to Longford
Buses from Derby to Longford run on average 22 times per day, taking around 4h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 14 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 175 km distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 175 km |
Average bus duration 4h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 4h 30m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from Derby to LongfordYou can travel by bus between Derby to Longford with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Derby to Longford coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Longford 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 Longford, 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.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- 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.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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