The average bus between Essex and Derby takes 6h 36m and the fastest bus takes 4h 54m. 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.
Buses run 5 times a day between Essex and Derby. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Derby at 5:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Interchange and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Essex to Derby? 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 Essex to Derby. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Derby station via St Margaret's Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
Essex to Derby bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Essex to Derby bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Essex and Derby is 185 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to Bus Station via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 5h 50m.