The average bus between Derby and Brackley takes 4h 45m and the fastest bus takes 4h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Derby to Brackley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Derby and Brackley. The earliest departure is at 2:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:40 AM which arrives into Brackley at 2:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Northampton and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Derby to Brackley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Derby to Brackley. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Brackley station via Northampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Derby to Brackley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Derby to Brackley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Northampton Road station.
The distance between Derby and Brackley is 101.3 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Northampton Road via Northampton, Lake, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 4h 23m.