The average bus between Derby and Rushden takes 5h 54m and the fastest bus takes 4h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Derby to Rushden. 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 every 4 hours between Derby and Rushden. The earliest departure is at 4:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 3:10 PM which arrives into Rushden at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Derby to Rushden? 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 Rushden. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Rushden station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
Derby to Rushden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Derby to Rushden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
The distance between Derby and Rushden is 91.9 km. The road distance is 201 km.
National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachway hourly. Tickets cost £17–45 and the journey takes 2h 55m.