What is the travel distance from Reading to Derby?

About 104 miles (167 km) separate Reading and Derby.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Reading to Derby start their journey at Mereoak P&R and wind up 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.

Bus Reading to Derby from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Reading to Derby on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:45am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	7h 5m	11:50am	Derby	No tags
Bus	2:05pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	8h 15m	10:20pm	Derby	No tags
Bus	3:55pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	8h 10m	12:05am	Derby	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	6h 40m	3:30am	Derby	No tags
Bus	4:45am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	7h 5m	11:50am	Derby	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Reading 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 2 hours 22 minutes and with fares starting at just $146, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

2h 22mAverage Duration

103 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $66	Average Duration7h 5m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$146 - $338	Average Duration2h 22m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$17 - $17	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

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Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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.

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Reading and Derby?

Stops in Reading

A - Mereoak P&R

B - Bath Road

C - Reading

Stops in Derby

A - Derby Riverlights Bus Station

B - Morledge Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Reading to Derby by bus

What is the travel distance from Reading to Derby?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Reading to Derby?

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

$25

11/16

No data

Today

$15

11/18

$15

11/19

$16

11/20

$18

11/21

$21

11/22

No data

The cheapest trip from Reading to Derby was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $15

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 $15 to $37 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 $15 which is on 2025-11-18.