The average bus between Derby and Salford Quays takes 5h 12m and the fastest bus takes 3h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Derby to Salford Quays. 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 3 times a day between Derby and Salford Quays. The earliest departure is at 3:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Salford Quays at 5:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Derby to Salford Quays? 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 Salford Quays. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Salford Quays station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Derby to Salford Quays bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.
Derby to Salford Quays bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Derby and Salford Quays is 81.8 km. The road distance is 186 km.
You can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to The Lowry via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 4h 20m.