How far is York from Derby?

About 74 miles (119 km) separate York and Derby.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from York to Derby?

Most of the buses traveling from York to Derby leave from York Bus Stop (RC) and arrive at Derby Riverlights Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for York to Derby on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:25am	York Bus Stop (RC)	3h 10m	2:35pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:25am	York Bus Stop (RC)	3h 10m	2:35pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for York to Derby on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:25am	York Bus Stop (RC)	3h 10m	2:35pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:25am	York Bus Stop (RC)	3h 10m	2:35pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for York to Derby on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:25am	York Bus Stop (RC)	3h 10m	2:35pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:25am	York Bus Stop (RC)	3h 10m	2:35pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for York to Derby on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:25am	York Bus Stop (RC)	3h 10m	2:35pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:25am	York Bus Stop (RC)	3h 10m	2:35pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 2:27 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from York to Derby

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Derby. The journey takes about 1 hour 42 minutes and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9train per day

1h 42mAverage Duration

74 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $36	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$29 - $179	Average Duration1h 42m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$21 - $21	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in York and Derby?

Stops in York

A
York Bus Stop (RC)
Station Road (outside Rail Stn, Stop RC), York YO24
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B
University Of York Bus Stop
James College Nucleus & Student Centre, York YO10 5DE, UK

Stops in Derby

A
Derby Riverlights Bus Station
Central Bus Station, Morledge, Derby, Derby DE1 2AY, UK
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B
Morledge Bus Station
Noahs Ark Inn, 23 Morledge, Derby DE1 2AW, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,731 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Megabus UK

3.5/54,276 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from York to Derby by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

$27

11/24

$27

Today

$24

11/26

$25

11/27

$28

11/28

$28

11/29

$24

11/30

$30

The cheapest trip from York to Derby was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $24

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 $24 to $43 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 $24 which is on 2025-11-29.