The average bus between Derby and Thornaby-on-Tees takes 8h 28m and the fastest bus takes 5h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Derby to Thornaby-on-Tees. 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 Thornaby-on-Tees. The earliest departure is at 3:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Thornaby-on-Tees at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and take an average of 8h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Derby to Thornaby-on-Tees? 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 Thornaby-on-Tees. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Thornaby-on-Tees station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
Derby to Thornaby-on-Tees bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.
Derby to Thornaby-on-Tees bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Express Lounge.
The distance between Derby and Thornaby-on-Tees is 179.5 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Jubilee Bridge via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station Express Lounge, Bus Station Stand 19, and High Street Stand J in around 5h 19m.