Ipswich to Derby Buses

Ipswich to Derby buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ipswich and Derby takes 7h 45m and the fastest bus takes 6h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ipswich 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.

7h 45m
Duration: 187 mi
Distance: £34
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

best

Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
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 / ...

6h 21m

£27–50

Ipswich to Derby bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Ipswich and Derby. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Derby at 5:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 7h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:05 PM → 11:19 PM
7h 14m • 2 changes
6:05 PM → 2:10 AM
Arrives next day
8h 5m • 2 changes
8:50 PM → 5:25 AM
Arrives next day
8h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:00 AM → 1:35 PM
8h 35m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 7:52 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
4:05 PM → 11:19 PM
7h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:00 AM → 1:35 PM
8h 35m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 7:52 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
4:05 PM → 11:19 PM
7h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:00 AM → 1:35 PM
8h 35m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 7:52 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
4:05 PM → 11:19 PM
7h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:00 AM → 1:35 PM
8h 35m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 35m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 7:45 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
4:05 PM → 11:19 PM
7h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

5:00 AM → 1:26 PM
8h 26m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 3:56 PM
7h 41m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 7:45 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
4:05 PM → 11:19 PM
7h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:00 AM → 1:35 PM
8h 35m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 7:52 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
4:05 PM → 11:19 PM
7h 14m • 2 changes

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