The average bus between Derby and Whaley Bridge takes 3h 6m and the fastest bus takes 2h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Derby to Whaley Bridge. 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 2 hours between Derby and Whaley Bridge. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Whaley Bridge at 9:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Interchange and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Derby to Whaley Bridge? 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 Whaley Bridge. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Whaley Bridge station via Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Derby to Whaley Bridge bus services, operated by Trent Barton, depart from Bus Station.
Derby to Whaley Bridge bus services, operated by Trent Barton, arrive at Market Place station.
The distance between Derby and Whaley Bridge is 56.5 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Railway Station via Interchange and Market Place in around 3h 4m.