The average bus between Derby and Rushden takes 5h 35m and the fastest bus takes 4h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Derby to Rushden. 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 Rushden. The earliest departure is at 2:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:40 AM which arrives into Rushden at 2:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Northampton and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Derby to Rushden? 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 Rushden. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Rushden station via Northampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Derby to Rushden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Derby to Rushden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby station.
The distance between Derby and Rushden is 91.9 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby via Northampton, Lake, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 4h 35m.