The average bus between Dover and Derby takes 8h 30m and the fastest bus takes 7h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dover 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 4 hours between Dover and Derby. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Derby at 11:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Dover 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 Dover to Derby. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Derby station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
Dover to Derby bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.
Dover to Derby bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Dover to Derby bus tickets online with Stagecoach South East, National Express and FlixBus.
The distance between Dover and Derby is 276.3 km. The road distance is 343 km.
You can take a bus from Priory Street to Bus Station via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 8h 18m.