What's the distance between York and Derby by coach?

The distance between York and Derby by coach is approximately 74 miles (119 km).

How can I get from York to Derby without driving?

You can travel to Derby from York by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus from York to Derby from £18 | Compare & Save up to 48%

Next bus departures

Next departures from York to Derby on 14 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:10	York Bus Stop (RC)	3h 20m	14:30	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:10	York Bus Stop (RC)	3h 20m	14:30	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from York to Derby on 19 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:25	York Bus Stop (RC)	3h 10m	14:35	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:25	York Bus Stop (RC)	3h 10m	14:35	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from York to Derby

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Derby. The journey takes about 1 hour 42 minutes and with fares starting at just £20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8train per day

1h 42mAverage duration

74 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£20 - £31	Average duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£20 - £141	Average duration1h 42m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£16 - £16	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,708 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Megabus UK

3.5/54,267 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in York and Derby?

Stops in York

A - York Bus Stop (RC)

B - University Of York Bus Stop

Stops in Derby

A - Derby Riverlights Bus Station

B - Morledge Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from York to Derby

What's the distance between York and Derby by coach?
The distance between York and Derby by coach is approximately 74 miles (119 km).
How can I get from York to Derby without driving?
You can travel to Derby from York by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/11

£22

11/11

£19

Today

£18

13/11

£19

14/11

£26

15/11

£18

16/11

£19

17/11

£19

The cheapest trip from York to Derby was searched and found on 15 Nov 2025 with a price of £18

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

You can expect to pay from £18 to £33 for a bus ticket from York to Derby based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £18, which is on 2025-11-15.