The average bus between Derby and Nelson takes 7h 19m and the fastest bus takes 5h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Derby to Nelson. 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 4 times a day between Derby and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 3:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Nelson at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus Station and take an average of 7h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Derby to Nelson? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Derby to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Nelson station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
Derby to Nelson bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.
Derby to Nelson bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Seldon Street station.
The distance between Derby and Nelson is 112 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Seldon Street via Leeds City Bus Station, Keighley Bus Station Entrance, and Keighley Bus Station in around 4h 54m.