Bus Manchester to Derby: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Manchester to Derby

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

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$12

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$14

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	5h 10m	1:50 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	7:00 PM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station		Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/18/2026 1:50:00 PM to Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/18/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
	FlixBus	5h 25m	2:20 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	7:45 PM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station		Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/18/2026 2:20:00 PM to Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/18/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Derby via Sheffield, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  5h 40m
  
  0
  
  9:30 PM
  
  Manchester
  Shudehill Interchange
  
  11:00 PM
  
  Sheffield
  Meadowhall Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/17/2026 9:30:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/17/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
- National Express
  
  1h 30m
  
  0
  
  1:40 AM
  
  Sheffield
  Meadowhall Interchange
  
  3:10 AM
  
  Derby
  Riverlights Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $4
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 6/18/2026 1:40:00 AM to Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/18/2026 3:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 45m	7:00 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	10:45 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/20/2026 7:00:00 AM to Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/20/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
FlixBus	4h 40m	2:20 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	7:00 PM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/20/2026 2:20:00 PM to Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/20/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
FlixBus	3h 55m	3:50 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	7:45 PM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/20/2026 3:50:00 PM to Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/20/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Derby via Leeds, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  3h 25m
  
  0
  
  7:20 AM
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  8:45 AM
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 6/19/2026 7:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/19/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 55m
  
  0
  
  8:50 AM
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  10:45 AM
  
  Derby
  Riverlights Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 6/19/2026 8:50:00 AM to Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/19/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Travel Time is 0h 20m shorter, and you will save $2

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Manchester to Derby is $12 on 6/18/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and Derby

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester and Derby are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Manchester to Derby. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Manchester and Derby.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 4 buses from Manchester to Derby, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Derby, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Manchester to Derby

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 2 times every day by bus from Manchester to Derby in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Derby starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus	$12
Fastest Bus	3h 45m
Earliest Bus	1:50 PM
Latest Bus	3:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	50.0 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Manchester to Derby

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave Manchester for Derby: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/14/2026 and for the following days.

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Monday

Tuesday

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Saturday

Sunday 06/14

$12

Monday 06/15

Tuesday 06/16

Wednesday 06/17

Thursday 06/18

$12

Friday 06/19

Saturday 06/20

$14

Sunday 06/21

$20

Monday 06/22

Tuesday 06/23

Wednesday 06/24

$14

Thursday 06/25

Friday 06/26

$15

Saturday 06/27

Sunday 06/28

$17

Monday 06/29

Tuesday 06/30

$14

Wednesday 07/01

$13

Thursday 07/02

$13

Friday 07/03

Saturday 07/04

Sunday 07/05

Monday 07/06

Tuesday 07/07

Wednesday 07/08

Thursday 07/09

Friday 07/10

Saturday 07/11

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Derby

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester to Derby, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $12, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Manchester to Derby. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $14.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Derby, with $12. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $14.

How to save money travelling from Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester to Derby are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Derby

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

Coach Station

Chorlton St

Corporation St

Hanover Street 2

Moss Lane East Station

Manchester (Moss Lane East) Manchester (Moss Lane East)

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd

Riverlights Bus Station

Morledge 735

Central Bus Station

Peartree Station

Pride Park

Spondon Station

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester to Derby

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

FAQs about the Manchester to Derby bus

How much does a Manchester Derby bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $12 and takes 5h 10m to reach Derby. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $12 and $17. 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 Manchester to Derby each day?

Every day, the Manchester to Derby bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Manchester to Derby is offered by FlixBus and takes 3h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $14. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Derby?

The earliest bus arriving in Derby from Manchester starts at 1:50 PM. 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 Manchester to Derby?

The latest bus trip departing from Manchester for Derby starts at 3:50 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 Manchester Derby route?

When traveling by bus from Manchester to Derby, passengers can travel with 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 Manchester and Derby?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester 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: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester to Derby on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Manchester to Derby?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Manchester and to Derby

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Manchester and to Derby. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!