The cheapest and fastest coaches from Derby to Longford
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
4 h 40 m
Average duration
5 h 13 m
Buses per day
4
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 £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
Of the 4 buses that leave Derby for Longford every day 4 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 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 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.








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 £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £58.
Distance: 175 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£26 Average Price Cheapest | £97 Average Price |
5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Derby to Longford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Longford coaches for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:10 Derby | 5h00 | 17:10 Longford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:10 Derby | 6h10 | 20:20 Longford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:40 Derby | 5h30 | 22:10 Longford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:05 Derby | 4h50 | 02:55 Longford | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 26 November | |||||
![]() | 03:10 Derby | 5h00 | 08:10 Longford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Derby to Longford
Buses from Derby to Longford run on average 18 times per day, taking around 4h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 11 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 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 4h 30m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Derby to LongfordYou can travel by bus between Derby to Longford with National Express, Megabus for as low as £13. 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.

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 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, located 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre.
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