Essex to Derby Buses

Essex to Derby buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Essex and Derby takes 6h 27m and the fastest bus takes 5h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Essex to Derby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 27m
Duration: 158 mi
Distance: £29
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

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Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 230 / ...

5h 45m

£23–39

Essex to Derby bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Essex and Derby. The earliest departure is at 9:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Derby at 2:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Interchange and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

2:00 PM → 7:52 PM
5h 52m • 3 changes
3:00 PM → 9:34 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes
5:30 PM → 11:19 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
6:05 PM → 2:10 AM
Arrives next day
8h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

9:30 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 7:52 PM
5h 52m • 3 changes
3:00 PM → 9:10 PM
6h 10m • 3 changes
5:30 PM → 11:19 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

9:30 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 7:52 PM
5h 52m • 3 changes
3:00 PM → 9:34 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes
5:30 PM → 11:19 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

9:30 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 7:52 PM
5h 52m • 3 changes
3:00 PM → 9:34 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes
5:30 PM → 11:19 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

9:30 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 7:52 PM
5h 52m • 3 changes
3:00 PM → 9:34 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes
5:30 PM → 11:19 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes

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