4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Reading to Derby
Cheapest price
£53
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
6 h 52 m
Average duration
7 h 31 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
167 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Reading to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Derby will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £53.
Of the 2 buses that leave Reading for Derby every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 167 km distance in an average of 7 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 52 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 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.
4:208h10Reading12:30Derby£531One-way0 changes- 17:436h52Reading0:35Derby£571One-way0 changes
- 17:436h52Reading0:35Derby£571One-way0 changes
- 4:208h10Reading12:30Derby£531One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Reading to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. 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 £51, and a train costs an average of £45.
Distance: 167 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£60 Average Price Cheapest | £91 Average Price |
6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Reading to Derby bus times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Derby coaches for tomorrow, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:20 Reading | 8h10 | 12:30 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:43 Reading | 6h52 | 0:35 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Reading to Derby
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Reading to Derby run on average 13 times per day, taking around 6h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £45 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:10. The fastest coach covers the 167 km distance in 6h 42m.
Distance 167 km |
Average bus duration 6h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Buses per day 13 |
Fastest bus 6h 42m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:10 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 3 days |
Bus providers: National Express from Reading to DerbyYou can travel by bus between Reading to Derby with National Express for as low as £45. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Reading to Derby coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading 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.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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