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Coach Travel from the Airport to Derby or Nottingham
Our partnership with the University of Derby makes travelling from the airport easy! Board your coach at London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, Manchester Airport, or Birmingham Airport, and travel to the Derby Riverlights Bus Station or Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station for free between 3 January and 7 February 2025.
To be eligible for this offer, you must be a new University of Derby student starting a course in January 2025. Please note, there are limited vouchers for this offer, and they will be given out on a first-come first-served basis. Only one voucher code is permitted per student.
How to redeem this offer
You will need to email students@derby.ac.uk to request your voucher code from the University of Derby. Please include the following details in your email:
- Your full name
- Your student ID number (9-digit number e.g. 100123456)
- The airport you are travelling from (Heathrow/Gatwick/Birmingham/Manchester)
- Your end destination (Derby/Nottingham)
- The date and time of the coach you expect to travel on
- Subject title: ‘National Express Voucher Code’
Please note that it can take up to 5 working days to receive your voucher code.
- Once you have received your voucher code (via email) from the University of Derby, you will be able to select your desired pick-up location, end destination, time, and date of travel using the above journey planner. You will need to leave plenty of time between when your flight lands and your coach's departure time. It is important you select the ‘Fully Flexible’ ticket so that you can make changes to your booking without incurring a fee. Please note that the University of Derby cannot make amendments to your ticket.
- To continue with your reservation, click 'Checkout as Guest' and complete the 'Your Details' section. You can add any 'Extras' at this stage such as “Change and Go” which allows for delays as you can travel either 12 hours before or 12 hours after the booked departure time (see details in the Terms and Conditions), they will be charged at the checkout.
- Please note that the free transfer service applies to new University of Derby students only. If you are travelling with a partner, friend, or family members, you can buy additional tickets on the National Express website. Please read the Terms and Conditions; see below for more details.
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, you can contact us at National Express.
If you have any questions about the airport transfer or your arrival at the University of Derby, please contact students@derby.ac.uk and include your full name and student ID number (9-digit number e.g. 100123456) and use the subject title ‘National Express’.
Further information about travelling to the University can be found on the University of Derby website.
- Valid for travel between 30 August and 7 October 2024 for new University of Derby students starting a course in the 2024/25 academic year (one voucher code permitted per student).
- Only valid for travel from Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport, Birmingham Airport, and Manchester Airport coach stations.
- Your National Express ticket must be booked a minimum of three working days prior to travelling.
- The National Express luggage allowance (free of charge and stored in the hold of the coach):
- 1 large suitcase or rucksack, measuring no more than 75cm x 50cm x 32cm and weighing no more than 20kg.
- Subject to availability only: instead of 1 large suitcase or rucksack, you may carry 2 medium suitcases, measuring no more than 70cm x 45cm x 30cm and weighing no more than 20kg in total.
- Please note: Any extras, such as luggage or seat reservations, are not included in the University of Derby offer. If required, you will need to add these to the booking and pay for them by card on the payment screen.
- Read the full National Express Terms and Conditions here.
- All tickets are issued and all passengers are carried subject to National Express' General Conditions of Carriage.
Why travel with us?
We pride ourselves on being the nation's number 1 coach company, but there’s all sorts of reasons to get the coach with us:
- Every booking guarantees a seat.
- You’ll have plenty of legroom.
- And adjustable air-conditioning.
- Pack your bags like a pro with our generous luggage allowance.
- Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi on most National Express services.
- Sign up to My Account and save on booking fees - Save £1.50 every time you book.
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