The average bus between Greater Manchester and Derby takes 5h 31m and the fastest bus takes 3h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Greater Manchester 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 every 4 hours between Greater Manchester and Derby. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greater Manchester is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Derby at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Stockport Interchange and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 19m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester to Derby. However, there are services departing from Stockport Interchange station and arriving at Bus Station via Sylvan Park station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Greater Manchester to Derby bus services, operated by High Peak, depart from Stockport Interchange station.
Greater Manchester to Derby bus services, operated by High Peak, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Greater Manchester and Derby is 77.3 km. The road distance is 93 km.
You can take a bus from Platt Fields Park to Friar Gate via Stockport Interchange, Sylvan Park, and Bus Station in around 5h 4m.