Oxford to Derby bus with National Express

Fri, 07 Nov
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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Oxford to Derby

Showing times and prices for 08 Nov

Cheapest price

£27

Average price

£27

Fastest journey

6 h 55 m

Average duration

6 h 55 m

Buses per day

1

Distance

131 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Oxford to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Oxford to Derby will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £27.

Fast coaches

Of the 1 buses that leave Oxford 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 131 km distance in an average of 6 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 55 m .

The slowest buses will take 6 h 55 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.

National Express
21:306h55
Oxford
04:25Derby
£271One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Oxford to Derby

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £29.

Distance: 131 km

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Coach
Most popular
Train

£26

Average Price

Cheapest

£68

Average Price

4h 24m

Average total duration

3h 54m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 32m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 2m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Live departures

Oxford to Derby bus times

The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Derby coaches for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 03:31
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_express09:45 Oxford
4h00
13:45 Derby0 changesdirect
national_express13:00 Oxford
6h35
19:35 Derby0 changesdirect
national_express17:00 Oxford
4h50
21:50 Derby0 changesdirect
national_express18:30 Oxford
5h05
23:35 Derby0 changesdirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Oxford to Derby

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Buses from Oxford to Derby run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.

The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:10. The fastest coach covers the 131 km distance in 3h 55m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
131 km
Average bus duration
3h 54m
Cheapest ticket price
£19
Buses per day
10
Fastest bus
3h 55m
First bus
00:10
Last bus
23:10
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express from Oxford to DerbyYou can travel by bus between Oxford to Derby with National Express for as low as £19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 55m
Cheapest Price
£18
National Express frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Oxford to Derby coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford 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.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Oxford to Derby can start from as little as £18 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Oxford to Derby is £23; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Oxford to Derby coach time is 3 h 50 min   covering the 81 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Oxford to Derby leaves at 09: 20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Oxford to Derby leaves at 21: 30.
There are 10 coaches a day from Oxford to Derby which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
For the journey from Oxford to Derby you can take a coach with National Express. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services to Derby from Oxford on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
A trip to Derby from Oxford is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 50 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Oxford to Derby is December.
You have options as you can travel to Derby from Oxford 2 different ways: train or coach.
No, the coach from Oxford to Derby has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Oxford to Derby.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Oxford to Derby.

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Oxford to Derby.
    No, luggage for the coach from Oxford to Derby needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Oxford to Derby.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Oxford to Derby.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Oxford to Derby.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Oxford to Derby.

    popular bus stations

    Important Stations and Airports in Oxford and Derby

    Oxford
    Derby
    The major coach station for departures in Oxford is Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station for your trip from Oxford to Derby.
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    Amenities at bus station
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    ParkingParking
    DiningDining
    ATMATM
    TaxisTaxis
    AccessibilityAccessibility
    WCWC
    Ticket OfficeTicket Office
    information
    ticketOfficeHours
    Ticket Office Hours
    • 06:00-22:00
    carConnection
    Car connection
    George Street
    Wifi
    Wifi
    • Free Wi-Fi
    Dining
    Dining
    • Café Nero (in the station)
    • The Four Candles (0.2 km)
    • The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
    Taxis
    Taxis
    • Available outside the main entrance.
    Accessibility
    Accessibility
    • Elevators, ramps
    WC
    WC
    • Available near the waiting area.
    Public transport options for Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
    • Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 31, 35, 36, 40, 41, 44, 46, 63, 66, 70, 77, 100, 280, 500, S1, S2, S3, S5, S8, S9, X3, X13, X32, X39, X40, X90
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