Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Derby. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
Users frequently praise the excellent service and informative drivers. They appreciate the cleanliness, comfort, and friendly nature of most drivers. However, there are mentions of occasional delays due to traffic congestion and a specific instance where a driver did not accommodate a slightly late passenger. Overall, National Express is recommended for its reliable service.
National Express Leeds Derby recent customer reviews
The cleanliness inside the coach, comfortability, and the kind hearted nature drivers, is heart warming but today’s 6.45 driver from Leeds to Derby wasn’t pleasant. I met the coach just leaving the bay. Though I was 2mins late, I pleaded with the driver to allow me in and was adamant. Hence I missed it sad I had to look for alternate route .
3 out of 5 stars
Charity Y.
The driver was friendly and helpful. He traveled at a safe speed. I was late for my training as we were delayed by the traffic congestion into Derby.
4 out of 5 stars
Ruvimbo Faith N.
The bus arrived on time was clean and tidy and the driver was pleasant. The only problem I could see related to the Wi-Fi which is ridiculously slow.
Based on 4272 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at $30
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Leeds to Derby by bus
How far is Leeds from Derby?
About 61 miles (98 km) separate Leeds and Derby.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Leeds to Derby?
Most of the buses traveling from Leeds to Derby leave from Leeds Coach Station and arrive at Derby Riverlights Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/15
$9
11/16
$11
Today
$7
11/18
$7
11/19
$6
11/20
$6
11/21
$9
11/22
$9
The cheapest trip from Leeds to Derby was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $6
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Leeds to Derby, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $6 to $33 for a bus ticket from Leeds to Derby based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-11-19.
Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
What's the cheapest way to go from Leeds to Derby?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
The cheapest trip from Leeds to Derby was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $6
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
