The average bus between Derby and Sale takes 5h 16m and the fastest bus takes 4h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Derby to Sale. 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 4 times a day between Derby and Sale. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Sale at 6:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Derby to Sale? 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 Sale. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Sale station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Derby to Sale bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Derby to Sale bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Derby and Sale is 79.5 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Ashfield Road via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Charlotte Street in around 4h 11m.