The average bus between Derby and Wakefield takes 2h 57m and the fastest bus takes 2h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Derby to Wakefield. 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 Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 3:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 11:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Derby to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Wakefield station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Derby to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.
Derby to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Wakefield Bus Station.
The distance between Derby and Wakefield is 84.6 km. The road distance is 133 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Wakefield Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station in around 2h 36m.