Which bus from Birmingham to Derby is the cheapest?

Compare all bus companies and find the best price: Bus tickets from $5
Compare & Save Millions of buses in one click. Save up to 70%!
The Best Deals Save up to 70%
The Most Choices Millions of routes worldwide
Easy and Transparent Compare offers with 1 click

Compare all timetables for the bus from Birmingham to Derby

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Birmingham to Derby from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today
$8
tomorrow
$6
Saturday
$11
Sunday
$10
Monday
$10
Tuesday
$8
Wednesday
$10

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 1h 5m 7:30 PM Birmingham Coach Station 8:35 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $8
National Express 1h 10m 1:30 PM Birmingham Coach Station 2:40 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $10
National Express 3h 45m 3:30 AM Birmingham Coach Station 7:15 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $18
National Express 3h 40m 10:30 PM Birmingham Coach Station 2:10 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $21

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 1h 5m 7:30 PM Birmingham Coach Station 8:35 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $6
National Express 1h 15m 1:30 PM Birmingham Coach Station 2:45 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $12
National Express 3h 45m 3:30 AM Birmingham Coach Station 7:15 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $18
National Express 3h 40m 10:30 PM Birmingham Coach Station 2:10 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $21

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 30m 3:15 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 8:45 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $11
National Express 1h 5m 7:30 PM Birmingham Coach Station 8:35 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $12
National Express 1h 10m 1:30 PM Birmingham Coach Station 2:40 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $13
National Express 3h 25m 3:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station 6:25 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $18

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 1h 10m 1:30 PM Birmingham Coach Station 2:40 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $10
National Express 1h 5m 7:30 PM Birmingham Coach Station 8:35 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $10
National Express 3h 45m 3:30 AM Birmingham Coach Station 7:15 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $18
National Express 3h 25m 3:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station 6:25 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $18
National Express 3h 40m 10:30 PM Birmingham Coach Station 2:10 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $21

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 1h 5m 7:30 PM Birmingham Coach Station 8:35 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $10
National Express 1h 10m 1:30 PM Birmingham Coach Station 2:40 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $11
FlixBus 5h 30m 3:15 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 8:45 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $11
National Express 3h 45m 3:30 AM Birmingham Coach Station 7:15 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $18

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 1h 5m 7:30 PM Birmingham Coach Station 8:35 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $8
National Express 1h 10m 1:30 PM Birmingham Coach Station 2:40 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $11
National Express 3h 45m 3:30 AM Birmingham Coach Station 7:15 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $18
National Express 3h 40m 10:30 PM Birmingham Coach Station 2:10 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $21

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 1h 5m 7:30 PM Birmingham Coach Station 8:35 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $10
National Express 1h 10m 1:30 PM Birmingham Coach Station 2:40 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $13
National Express 3h 45m 3:30 AM Birmingham Coach Station 7:15 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $18
National Express 3h 40m 10:30 PM Birmingham Coach Station 2:10 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $21

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Birmingham to Derby is $5 on 12/3/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Birmingham and Derby

See here how frequent the connections between Birmingham and Derby are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Birmingham to Derby. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Birmingham and Derby.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 14 buses from Birmingham to Derby, while Night sees the fewest connections between Birmingham and Derby, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Birmingham to Derby

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Birmingham to Derby in one click! Book your bus ticket from Birmingham to Derby starting from $5!

Cheapest Bus $5
Fastest Bus 1h 5m
Earliest Bus 3:30 AM
Latest Bus 10:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 4 Ø
Distance 34.8 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Birmingham to Derby

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Birmingham for Derby: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 11/30
Monday 12/01
Tuesday 12/02
Wednesday 12/03
Thursday 12/04
$8
Friday 12/05
$6
Saturday 12/06
$12
Sunday 12/07
$10
Monday 12/08
$10
Tuesday 12/09
$8
Wednesday 12/10
$10
Thursday 12/11
$10
Friday 12/12
$10
Saturday 12/13
$12
Sunday 12/14
$10
Monday 12/15
Tuesday 12/16
$10
Wednesday 12/17
$10
Thursday 12/18
$12
Friday 12/19
$12
Saturday 12/20
$12
Sunday 12/21
Monday 12/22
$12
Tuesday 12/23
$17
Wednesday 12/24
$12
Thursday 12/25
Friday 12/26
Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Birmingham to Derby

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Birmingham to Derby, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $6, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Birmingham to Derby. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $11.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Birmingham to Derby, with $6. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $10.

How to save money travelling from Birmingham to Derby

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Birmingham to Derby in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Birmingham to Derby, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Birmingham to Derby are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Birmingham to Derby

These are the most booked bus companies between Birmingham to Derby from our users.

National Express from Birmingham to Derby

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Birmingham to Derby:

Cheapest Price $6
Fastest Bus 1h 5m
Earliest Bus 3:30 AM
Last Bus 10:30 PM
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 12/3/2025

All bus stations and stops in Birmingham and Derby

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Birmingham and Derby.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Birmingham to Derby? Compare all modes of transports from Birmingham to Derby.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Birmingham to Derby

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Birmingham to Derby? Or which bus companies serve the route Birmingham to Derby? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Birmingham to Derby bus

How much does a Birmingham Derby bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $5 and takes 1h 5m to reach Derby. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Birmingham to Derby?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $5 and $21. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Derby.

On average, how many connections are available from Birmingham to Derby each day?

Every day, the Birmingham to Derby bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Birmingham to Derby take?

The fastest bus from Birmingham to Derby is offered by National Express and takes 1h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $8. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Birmingham to Derby?

The earliest bus arriving in Derby from Birmingham starts at 3:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Birmingham to Derby?

The latest bus trip departing from Birmingham for Derby starts at 10:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Birmingham Derby route?

When traveling by bus from Birmingham to Derby, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Derby?

You can check all the direct connections between Birmingham and Derby by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Birmingham to Derby bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Birmingham Derby bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Birmingham Derby bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Birmingham to Derby on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Birmingham to Derby

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Birmingham and to Derby

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Birmingham and to Derby. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
Bus Norwich to Birmingham Bus Norwich to Birmingham
Bus to Birmingham from Edinburgh Bus to Birmingham from Edinburgh
Bus London to Birmingham Bus London to Birmingham
Buses to Birmingham from Leicester Buses to Birmingham from Leicester
Bus to Derby from Manchester Bus to Derby from Manchester
Bus to Derby from Nottingham Bus to Derby from Nottingham
Buses Edinburgh - Derby Buses Edinburgh - Derby
From Leicester to Derby bus From Leicester to Derby bus
Popular Airport Shuttles to Birmingham and to Derby
CheckMyBus › Buses in United Kingdom › Bus to Birmingham › Bus to Derby

The CheckMyBus App

Free Download

App Store
CheckMyBus App
Close
GPDR CheckMyBus shield

We value your privacy!

To

show

you

the

best

bus

offers,

we

and

our

partners

use

technical,

analytical,

and

marketing

cookies

to

personalize

the

ads.

We

remember

your

anonymized

details

to

provide

a

personalized

experience.