The cheapest and fastest coaches from Motherwell to Derby
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£50
Fastest journey
11 h 30 m
Average duration
11 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
358 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Motherwell to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Motherwell to Derby will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £50.
Of the 1 buses that leave Motherwell for Derby every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 358 km distance in an average of 11 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 11 h 30 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 train and coach for Motherwell to Derby
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Motherwell to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £76.
Distance: 358 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£37 Average Price Cheapest | £173 Average Price |
12h 0m Average total duration 11h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration Fastest 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Motherwell to Derby bus times
The table below shows live departures for Motherwell to Derby coaches for tomorrow, Friday 19 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:05 Motherwell | 11h30 | 19:35 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Motherwell to Derby
Buses from Motherwell to Derby run on average 2 times per day, taking around 11h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:09, the last at 23:25. The fastest coach covers the 358 km distance in 11h 30m.
Distance 358 km |
Average bus duration 11h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 11h 30m |
First bus 00:09 |
Last bus 23:25 |
FAQs: Motherwell to Derby coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Motherwell 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.

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