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Coach from London to Derby
Enjoy comfortable and affordable coach travel from London Victoria Coach Station to Derby from just £7.90 one-way* on a National Express coach. Derby is a fantastic city whether you're travelling for business or a break, with plenty to keep you busy.
Booking one of our 8 daily services is easy using the blue journey planner above.
| London to Derby journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 3 hrs (from Golders Green) |
| Cheapest price | From £7.90 * |
| Distance (approx) | 246km |
| No. of stops | 3 (other services use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 8.30am/23.59pm (from London Victoria Coach Station) |
Our London to Derby services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 440 service travels up to 8 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- London Victoria Coach Station
- London Golders Green (Only on select services, please check your journey for more information)
- Leicester (City Centre)
- Loughborough
- Loughborough University
- Derby
Return route - Derby to London
Departing from London Victoria Coach Station
London Victoria Coach Station is just 300 metres from the tube network, and is served by the Victoria Line, the District Line and the Circle Line.
A bus stop is directly outside the coach station, and is served by many routes into the city centre. Victoria Rail Station is also just 300 metres away, and there is a taxi rank outside the coach station on Eccleston Place.
Take a look at our London Victoria Station facilities page for more.
Arriving at Derby Bus Station
Derby Bus Station is located at the edge of Derby River Gardens, just a few minutes walk from the host of great retailers, coffee shops and restaurants that the city centre has to offer.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from London Victoria Coach Station at 8.30am, arriving at Derby at 12.30pm.
The last coach departs from London Victoria Coach Station at 23.59pm, arriving at Derby at 3.45am
A one-way journey from London to Derby is available from £7.90*.
Our fastest coach journeys from London to Derby take 3 hours from our Golders Green stop.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
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