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Journey details

Best price £ 3.28
Journey duration 3 h 33 min
Connections per day 6
First departure 05:50
Last departure 15:50
Distance 35.4 mi

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How can I find the cheapest bus tickets to get from Derby to Birmingham?

Prices will vary when you travel from Derby to Birmingham. On average, though, you'll pay about £ 14.39 for a bus ticket. You can find bus tickets for prices as low as £ 3.28, but it may require some flexibility with your travel plans. If you're looking for a low price, you may need to prepare to spend more time in transit. You can also often find cheaper bus tickets at particular times of day, or on certain days of the week. Of course, ticket prices often change during the year, too; expect to pay more in peak season. For the lowest prices, it's usually best to make your reservation in advance. Be careful, though, as many providers do not offer refunds or exchanges on their cheapest bus tickets.

Buses from Derby to Birmingham

Eurolines CH Eurolines CH 09:25 – 14:10 Derby – Birmingham £ 14.22 4 h 45 min 2 changes
National Express National Express 09:25 – 14:10 Derby Riverlights Bus Station – Coach Station £ 20.71 4 h 45 min Direct

How long will it take me to travel from Derby to Birmingham by bus?

The journey from Derby to Birmingham covers a distance of 35.4 mi. On average, you can expect your journey to last roughly 3 h 33 min. However, booking the fastest option will see you reach your destination in approximately 1 h. For faster journeys, look for express routes. Please remember that these may only depart at certain times of day, or on particular days of the week. You may also find that you can go from Derby to Birmingham faster by making connections, rather than taking a direct route.

What time are the first and last departures from Derby to Birmingham?

The first journey of the day departs from Derby at 05:50. If you prefer to travel later in the day, the last departure will leave at 15:50. Remember, these are the general times of journeys between Derby and Birmingham. However, they are somewhat changeable as they may be affected by local events or holidays, peak seasons, or other factors. Always check your travel dates in advance to be on the safe side.

How many times a day do departures from Derby leave for Birmingham?

The exact number of journeys from Derby to Birmingham can vary from day to day. Some services may only run on particular days of the week, while others might be seasonal. In general, an average of 6 departures leave each day. These are run by a number of different transport providers, including National Express and Eurolines CH. On particularly busy days, there can be up to 60 departures. You can usually expect there to be more connections on weekdays. Many providers run fewer journeys on weekends or public holidays. As a traveler, you may prefer to take a direct route from Derby to Birmingham. However, you will find more options available to you if you are willing to take a connecting route. These pass through one or more different cities, and you'll have to change along the way. Not all travelers feel comfortable making multiple connections, but if you are, then you will enjoy greater flexibility when making your booking. The exact number of daily departures from Derby to Birmingham varies, but in general, you can expect to find 4 direct connections with no changes leaving each day. Travelers who are happy to take an indirect route will find, on average, 2 journeys with one change or more.