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Compare all timetables for the bus from Derby to Leicester

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

today
$5
tomorrow
$6
Sunday
$6
Monday
$5
Tuesday
$4
Wednesday
$6
Thursday
$5

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 2h 5m 4:40 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 6:45 AM Leicester Fosse Park  Economy $5
FlixBus 1h 25m 6:00 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 7:25 AM Leicester Fosse Park  Economy $5
FlixBus 1h 25m 9:00 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 10:25 AM Leicester Fosse Park  Economy $5
National Express 1h 0m 4:50 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 5:50 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $6
National Express 0h 50m 6:05 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 6:55 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $6

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 11:15 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 12:20 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $6
FlixBus 1h 25m 6:00 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 7:25 AM Leicester Fosse Park  Economy $6
FlixBus 0h 50m 2:25 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 3:15 AM Leicester Fosse Park  Economy $6
FlixBus 1h 25m 9:00 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 10:25 AM Leicester Fosse Park  Economy $6
National Express 1h 0m 5:40 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 6:40 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $7

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 1h 0m 5:40 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 6:40 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $6
National Express 0h 45m 6:50 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 7:35 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $6
National Express 1h 5m 7:10 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 8:15 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $6
FlixBus 1h 25m 6:00 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 7:25 AM Leicester Fosse Park  Economy $6
FlixBus 0h 50m 2:25 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 3:15 AM Leicester Fosse Park  Economy $6

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 1h 25m 6:00 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 7:25 AM Leicester Fosse Park  Economy $5
FlixBus 1h 25m 9:00 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 10:25 AM Leicester Fosse Park  Economy $5
FlixBus 1h 5m 6:00 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 7:05 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $5
National Express 1h 0m 4:50 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 5:50 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $6
National Express 0h 50m 6:05 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 6:55 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $6

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 1h 35m 6:05 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 7:40 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $4
National Express 1h 35m 7:40 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 9:15 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $4
National Express 1h 35m 8:55 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 10:30 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $4
FlixBus 0h 50m 2:25 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 3:15 AM Leicester Fosse Park  Economy $5
FlixBus 2h 5m 4:40 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 6:45 AM Leicester Fosse Park  Economy $5

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 1h 0m 4:50 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 5:50 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $6
National Express 0h 50m 6:05 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 6:55 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $6
National Express 1h 15m 6:40 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 7:55 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $6
National Express 1h 5m 9:15 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 10:20 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $6
National Express 1h 5m 11:15 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 12:20 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $6

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 0h 50m 2:25 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 3:15 AM Leicester Fosse Park  Economy $5
FlixBus 2h 5m 4:40 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 6:45 AM Leicester Fosse Park  Economy $5
FlixBus 1h 25m 6:00 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 7:25 AM Leicester Fosse Park  Economy $5
National Express 1h 0m 4:50 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 5:50 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $6
National Express 0h 50m 6:05 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 6:55 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station  Economy $6

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Derby to Leicester is $4 on 12/9/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Derby and Leicester

See here how frequent the connections between Derby and Leicester are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 33 daily buses from Derby to Leicester. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 20 daily coaches between Derby and Leicester.
The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 82 buses from Derby to Leicester, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Derby and Leicester, with 28 offers.

Facts about the bus from Derby to Leicester

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 31 times every day by bus from Derby to Leicester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Derby to Leicester starting from $4!

Cheapest Bus $4
Fastest Bus 0h 45m
Earliest Bus 12:10 AM
Latest Bus 11:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes 31 Ø
Distance 24.2 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Derby to Leicester

Every day, 31 buses from 2 bus companies leave Derby for Leicester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 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
Friday 12/05
$6
Saturday 12/06
$6
Sunday 12/07
$6
Monday 12/08
$5
Tuesday 12/09
$4
Wednesday 12/10
$6
Thursday 12/11
$6
Friday 12/12
$5
Saturday 12/13
$6
Sunday 12/14
$5
Monday 12/15
Tuesday 12/16
$5
Wednesday 12/17
$6
Thursday 12/18
Friday 12/19
$6
Saturday 12/20
$7
Sunday 12/21
Monday 12/22
$7
Tuesday 12/23
Wednesday 12/24
$8
Thursday 12/25
$9
Friday 12/26
Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Derby to Leicester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Derby to Leicester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $4, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Derby to Leicester. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $6.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Derby to Leicester, with $4. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $6.

How to save money travelling from Derby to Leicester

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 Derby to Leicester 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 Derby to Leicester, 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 Derby to Leicester are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Derby and Leicester

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

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 Derby to Leicester? Compare all modes of transports from Derby to Leicester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Derby to Leicester

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

FAQs about the Derby to Leicester bus

How much does a Derby Leicester bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $4 and takes 1h 35m to reach Leicester. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $4 and $8. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Leicester.

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

Every day, the Derby to Leicester bus route is served by approximately 31 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Derby to Leicester is offered by National Express and takes 0h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $7. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Derby to Leicester?

The earliest bus arriving in Leicester from Derby starts at 12:10 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 Derby to Leicester?

The latest bus trip departing from Derby for Leicester starts at 11:05 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 Derby Leicester route?

When traveling by bus from Derby to Leicester, 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 Derby and Leicester?

You can check all the direct connections between Derby and Leicester 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 Derby to Leicester 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 Derby Leicester 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 Derby Leicester 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 Derby to Leicester on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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