What is the travel distance from Northampton to Derby?

The distance between Northampton and Derby is approximately 85 km (53 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Northampton to Derby?

Buses departing from Northampton (London Road A508, nr Parkfield Av) in Northampton will take you to Derby Riverlights Bus Station in Derby.

Bus Northampton to Derby from $10 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Northampton to Derby on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:45pm	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	3h	8:45pm	Derby	Cheapest
Bus	8:05pm	Northampton Grange Park	2h 25m	10:30pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	9:35am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	5h 10m	2:45pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:10pm	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	2h 40m	10:50pm	Derby	No tags
Bus	9:35am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	5h 10m	2:45pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	2h 40m	12:40am	Derby	No tags
Bus	4:10pm	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	4h 25m	8:35pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	2h 41m	2:40am	Derby	No tags

Next departures for Northampton to Derby on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:45pm	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	3h	8:45pm	Derby	Cheapest
Bus	1:05am	Northampton Grange Park	2h 15m	3:20am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	9:35am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	5h 5m	2:40pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:10pm	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	2h 40m	10:50pm	Derby	No tags
Bus	9:35am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	5h 5m	2:40pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	2h 40m	12:40am	Derby	No tags
Bus	4:05pm	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	4h 30m	8:35pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	2h 41m	2:40am	Derby	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:56 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Northampton to Derby

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Derby. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

86 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $54	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $21	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

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Staff4.4

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Cleanliness4.3

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Where are the popular stops in Northampton and Derby?

Stops in Northampton

A - Northampton (London Road A508, nr Parkfield Av)

B - Northampton Coach Station

C - Greyfriars Bus Station

D - Northampton Rothersthorpe

Stops in Derby

A - Derby Riverlights Bus Station

B - Morledge Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Northampton to Derby by bus

What is the travel distance from Northampton to Derby?
The distance between Northampton and Derby is approximately 85 km (53 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Northampton to Derby?
Buses departing from Northampton (London Road A508, nr Parkfield Av) in Northampton will take you to Derby Riverlights Bus Station in Derby.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-12

$12

11-13

$11

Today

$14

11-15

$12

11-16

$26

11-17

No data

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11-19

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The cheapest trip from Northampton to Derby was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $11

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Northampton to Derby, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $11 to $59 for a bus ticket from Northampton to Derby based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-15.