The cheapest and fastest coaches from Derby to Nottingham
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
1 h 2 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
22 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Derby to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Nottingham will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 11 buses that leave Derby for Nottingham 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 22 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 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.
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NX440 · NX196
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NX440 · NX150Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Derby to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £4.
Distance: 22 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£10 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Derby to Nottingham bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX440 · NX196 | 04:50 Derby, Bus Station | 2h45 | 07:35 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX440 · NX183 | 06:40 Derby, Bus Station | 3h10 | 09:50 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 08:15 Derby, Bus Station | 0h30 | 08:45 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:15 Derby, Bus Station | 0h45 | 09:00 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 · NX230 | Delayed 09:15 Derby, Bus Station | 3h15 | 12:40 12:40Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX440 · NX150 | 11:15 Derby, Bus Station | 2h40 | 13:55 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 12:55 Derby, Bus Station | 0h30 | 13:25 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:55 Derby, Bus Station | 0h45 | 13:40 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 · NX230 | On time 13:10 Derby, Bus Station | 3h30 | 16:40 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX440 · NX230 | On time 15:10 Derby, Bus Station | 2h55 | 18:05 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX440 · NX150 | 17:40 Derby, Bus Station | 2h40 | 20:20 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Derby to Nottingham
Distance 22 km |
Average bus duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 30m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:58 |
Bus providers: National Express, Trent Barton from Derby to NottinghamYou can travel by bus between Derby to Nottingham with National Express, Trent Barton for as low as £2. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Nottingham
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Broadmarsh (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Coffee Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Train: East Midlands Railway
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