Bus Tickets from Derby to Reading

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 17 at
    Departure city: Derby
    Departure location: Derby
    Arrival time: July 17 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 17 at
    Departure city: Derby
    Departure location: Derby
    Arrival time: July 17 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 17 at
    Departure city: Derby
    Departure location: Derby
    Arrival time: July 17 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 17 at
    Departure city: Derby
    Departure location: Derby
    Arrival time: July 17 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Derby to Reading.

Bus
Average Price$28 - $29Average Duration7h 10m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$63 - $345Average Duration2h 38m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$23 - $23Average Duration2h 40m
7kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Derby to Reading

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 2 hours 38 minutes and with fares starting at just $63, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day
2h 38mAverage Duration
$63Cheapest ticket
4kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Derby to Reading: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$29
Average bus trip duration7h 10m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure2:25am
Distance107 miles (172 km)
Latest bus departure12:55pm

Derby to Reading Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Derby to Reading was searched and found on Jul 17, 2025 with a price of $25

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

You can expect to pay from $25 to $26 for a bus ticket from Derby to Reading based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-07-17.

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 Reading!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Derby to Reading.

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 Reading that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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Bus from Derby to Reading

You can also go to Reading by train

Train from Derby to Reading

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