The average bus between Derby and Kings Cross takes 4h 34m and the fastest bus takes 3h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Derby to Kings Cross. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Derby and Kings Cross. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Kings Cross at 10:10 PM. All services require a transfer at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 55m • 1 change

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No, there is no direct bus from Derby to Kings Cross. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Kings Cross station via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Derby to Kings Cross bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Derby Bus Station.
Derby to Kings Cross bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.
Book your Derby to Kings Cross bus tickets online with National Express and Metroline Travel.
The distance between Derby and Kings Cross is 180.3 km. The road distance is 230 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Derby Bus Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) every 3 hours. Tickets cost £16–28 and the journey takes 3h 20m.