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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bradford and Derby takes 2h 52m and the fastest bus takes 2h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bradford to Derby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 52m
Duration
84 mi
Distance
£15
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Bradford to Derby bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Bradford and Derby. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bradford is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Derby at 3:05 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 3h 6m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 3h 6m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 3h 6m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 3h 6m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 3h 6m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 3h 6m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 3h 6m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bradford to Derby? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bradford to Derby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 83.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Bradford, England and Derby, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Bradford - Nelson Street to Derby Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £10–15 and the journey takes 2h 45m. National Express also services this route once a week.

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