Bus Derby to Durham | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between Derby and Durham takes 7h 10m and the fastest bus takes 5h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Derby to Durham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 10m
Duration: 179 mi
Distance: 3 times a day
Frequency

Bus, line 20 bus

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Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 134 / ...
Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus 172 / ...
Take the bus from Interchange to Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridgebus 20 / ...

5h 23m

Derby to Durham bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Derby and Durham. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Durham at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and take an average of 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

4:05 AM → 11:47 AM
7h 42m • 2 changes
11:50 AM → 5:46 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
2:45 PM → 7:55 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
8:40 PM → 6:18 AM
Arrives next day
9h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

4:05 AM → 11:27 AM
7h 22m • 2 changes
11:50 AM → 5:41 PM
5h 51m • 2 changes
8:40 PM → 6:18 AM
Arrives next day
9h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

4:05 AM → 11:27 AM
7h 22m • 2 changes
11:50 AM → 5:41 PM
5h 51m • 2 changes
8:40 PM → 6:18 AM
Arrives next day
9h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

4:05 AM → 11:27 AM
7h 22m • 2 changes
11:50 AM → 5:41 PM
5h 51m • 2 changes
8:40 PM → 6:18 AM
Arrives next day
9h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

4:05 AM → 11:27 AM
7h 22m • 2 changes
11:50 AM → 5:41 PM
5h 51m • 2 changes
2:50 PM → 8:25 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
8:40 PM → 6:24 AM
Arrives next day
9h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

4:05 AM → 11:27 AM
7h 22m • 2 changes
11:50 AM → 5:26 PM
5h 36m • 2 changes
2:45 PM → 7:55 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
8:40 PM → 6:28 AM
Arrives next day
9h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

4:05 AM → 11:47 AM
7h 42m • 2 changes
11:50 AM → 5:46 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
2:45 PM → 7:55 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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