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Trip Overview

The average bus between Derby and Greater Manchester takes 5h 24m and the fastest bus takes 3h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Derby to Greater Manchester. 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 24m
Duration
115 mi
Distance
£22
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Derby to Greater Manchester bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Derby and Greater Manchester. The earliest departure is at 3:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Greater Manchester at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    FlixBusNational ExpressBee Network3h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    FlixBusNational ExpressBee Network4h 31m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusNational ExpressBee Network4h 16m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusNational ExpressBee Network3h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    FlixBusNational ExpressBee Network5h 2m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusNational ExpressBee Network4h 22m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusNational ExpressBee Network10h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    FlixBusNational ExpressBee Network4h 21m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusNational ExpressBee Network3h 59m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusNational ExpressBee Network10h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    FlixBusNational ExpressBee Network4h 21m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusNational ExpressBee Network3h 59m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusNational ExpressBee Network10h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    FlixBusNational ExpressBee Network4h 21m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusNational ExpressBee Network3h 59m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusNational ExpressBee Network10h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    FlixBusNational ExpressBee Network4h 21m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusNational ExpressBee Network3h 59m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derby to Greater Manchester? 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 Derby to Greater Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 114.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Greater Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Horton Road via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Charlotte Street in around 4h 13m.

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