The cheapest and fastest coaches from Longford to Derby
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 44 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Longford to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Longford to Derby will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £26.
Of the 25 buses that leave Longford for Derby every day 19 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 3 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 15 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.
NX230
NX230
NX230
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
NX466
NX210 · NX133
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Compare coach and train for Longford to Derby
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Longford to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £57.
Distance: 175 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£29 Average Price Cheapest | £86 Average Price |
5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Longford to Derby bus times
The table below shows live departures for Longford to Derby 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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![]() | 15:00 Longford | 5h05 | 20:05 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:55 Longford | 4h55 | 21:50 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:30 Longford | 4h40 | 01:10 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 26 November | |||||
NX466 | 00:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h10 | 03:20 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 00:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 4h55 | 05:25 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 00:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h50 | 03:30 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Longford to Derby
Buses from Longford to Derby run on average 19 times per day, taking around 4h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 13 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 20m.
Distance 175 km |
Average bus duration 4h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Longford to DerbyYou can travel by bus between Longford to Derby with National Express, Megabus for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Longford to Derby coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Longford to Derby 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 Derby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Derby, Bus Station, located 0.4 miles (640 m) away from the city centre.
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