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Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

8:45AM
1h15m
10:00AM
Derby - Derby Riverlights Bus Station
CheapestFastest
Birmingham - Coach Station
Cheapest
Fastest
6:00PM
1h15m
7:15PM
Derby - Derby Riverlights Bus Station
2nd Cheapest
Birmingham - Coach Station
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6:50AM
2h40m
9:30AM
Derby - Derby Riverlights Bus Station
Birmingham - Coach Station
3:10PM
3h5m
6:15PM
Derby - Derby Riverlights Bus Station
Birmingham - Coach Station
7:30PM
3h45m
11:15PM
Derby - Derby Riverlights Bus Station
Birmingham - Coach Station
Bus Derby to Birmingham: Trip Overview

Bus Derby to Birmingham: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$15
Average bus trip duration3h 15m
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure2:25 AM
Distance36 miles (57 km)
Latest bus departure9:25 PM

Derby to Birmingham Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures10
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures2:25AM - 9:25PM
Minimum Price$4
Average Ticket Price$15
Minimum Trip Duration1h15m
Average Bus Trip Duration3h15m
Distance36 miles (57 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteNational Express, Infobus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Derby - Birmingham

You have the option of traveling from one city to the other by either bus or train. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most easy and eco-friendly way. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

The travel time from Derby to Birmingham is about 3h 15m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 1h 15m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 36 miles (57 km) that separate the two cities.

About 36 miles (57 km) separate Derby and Birmingham.

You can choose from 10 travel times and travel with National Express and Infobus. The number of buses running from Derby to Birmingham may change based on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from Derby to Birmingham as easy as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 2:25 AM and ending at 9:25 PM.

If you're headed to Birmingham from Derby, chances are that your bus will leave from Derby Riverlights Bus Station and arrive at Coach Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Go for the bus if you want the most cost-effective way to travel this route. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $7.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Derby to Birmingham is $15. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $7 and $29, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Yes, it's possible to take a day trip from Derby to Birmingham! The total time it takes to make a round-trip between Derby and Birmingham is about 2h 30m. So you'll have enough time to visit Birmingham before returning to Derby in the evening.

Once in Birmingham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are National Motorcycle Museum, Gas Street Basin, Jewellery Quarter, Cadbury World and Thinktank Science Museum.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
03/27
$9
03/28
$10
Today
$11
03/30
$11
03/31
$11
04/01
$10
04/02
$9
04/03
$9
The cheapest trip from Derby to Birmingham was searched and found on Apr 2, 2024 with a price of $9

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

You can expect to pay from $9 to $23 for a bus ticket from Derby to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2024-04-02.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Derby and Birmingham!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Derby to Birmingham, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Derby to Birmingham that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Derby to Birmingham.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Will you be returning to Derby by bus?

Bus from Birmingham to Derby

You can also go to Birmingham by train

Train from Derby to Birmingham

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