Derby to Essex Buses

Derby to Essex buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Derby and Essex takes 5h 48m and the fastest bus takes 4h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Derby to Essex. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 48m
Duration: 151 mi
Distance: £28
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777

6h 4m

£22–38

Derby to Essex bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Derby and Essex. The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 11:55 AM which arrives into Essex at 5:30 PM. All services require a transfer at St Margaret's Bus Station and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

12:55 AM → 6:57 AM
6h 2m • 3 changes
2:40 AM → 9:04 AM
6h 24m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 11:10 AM
4h 55m • 3 changes
7:35 AM → 1:30 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

12:55 AM → 7:34 AM
6h 39m • 3 changes
2:40 AM → 8:34 AM
5h 54m • 3 changes
6:45 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 48m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 1:33 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:55 AM → 6:57 AM
6h 2m • 3 changes
2:40 AM → 9:04 AM
6h 24m • 3 changes
6:10 AM → 11:10 AM
5h • 3 changes
7:35 AM → 1:30 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

12:55 AM → 6:57 AM
6h 2m • 3 changes
2:40 AM → 9:04 AM
6h 24m • 3 changes
6:10 AM → 11:10 AM
5h • 3 changes
7:35 AM → 1:30 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

12:55 AM → 6:57 AM
6h 2m • 3 changes
2:40 AM → 9:04 AM
6h 24m • 3 changes
6:10 AM → 11:10 AM
5h • 3 changes
7:35 AM → 1:30 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
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