The average bus between Dorking and Derby takes 7h 10m and the fastest bus takes 6h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dorking to Derby. 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 3 hours between Dorking and Derby. The earliest departure is at 9:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorking is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Derby at 5:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Cromwell Road Bus Station and take an average of 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dorking to Derby? 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 Dorking to Derby. However, there are services departing from Dorking station and arriving at Derby station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
Dorking to Derby bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Dorking to Derby bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Dorking and Derby is 203.5 km. The road distance is 286 km.
National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 4h 40m.