The average bus between Derby and Peterlee takes 6h 38m and the fastest bus takes 4h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Derby to Peterlee. 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 Peterlee. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Peterlee at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and take an average of 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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10h 6m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Derby to Peterlee. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Peterlee station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
Derby to Peterlee bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Derby to Peterlee bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Peterlee Bus Station Stand A.
The distance between Derby and Peterlee is 204.5 km. The road distance is 255 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Peterlee Bus Station Stand A via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station Express Lounge, and Bus Station Stand 19 in around 4h 52m.