The average bus between Derby and Retford takes 3h 44m and the fastest bus takes 2h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Derby to Retford. 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 5 times a day between Derby and Retford. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Retford at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Victoria Bus Station and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Derby to Retford? 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 Retford. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Retford station via Victoria Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Derby to Retford bus services, operated by Trent Barton, depart from Bus Station.
Derby to Retford bus services, operated by Trent Barton, arrive at Retford Bus Station.
The distance between Derby and Retford is 56.9 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Retford Bus Station via Victoria Bus Station and Briar Road in around 3h 48m.