Bus Tickets from Reading to Derby

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 16 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
    Arrival time: July 17 at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 16 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
    Arrival time: July 17 at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 16 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
    Arrival time: July 16 at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 16 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
    Arrival time: July 17 at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Reading to Derby.

Bus
Average Price$26 - $31Average Duration7h 5m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$63 - $345Average Duration2h 22m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$27 - $27Average Duration2h 20m
7kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Reading to Derby

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Derby. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
2h 20mAverage Duration
$27Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Reading to Derby: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$28
Average bus trip duration7h 5m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure4:45am
Distance107 miles (172 km)
Latest bus departure8:50pm

Reading to Derby Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Reading to Derby was searched and found on Jul 16, 2025 with a price of $23

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

You can expect to pay from $23 to $25 for a bus ticket from Reading to Derby based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-07-16.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Reading to Derby, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Reading to Derby.

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Did you know?

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

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

You can also go to Derby by train

Train from Reading to Derby

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