The average bus between Eastbourne and Derby takes 9h 41m and the fastest bus takes 8h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne and Derby. The earliest departure is at 3:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Eastbourne is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Derby at 5:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Gatwick South Terminal and take an average of 9h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne to Derby. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne station and arriving at Derby station via Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
Eastbourne to Derby bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Gildredge Road station.
Eastbourne to Derby bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Copeland Street station.
The distance between Eastbourne and Derby is 268.3 km. The road distance is 366 km.
You can take a bus from Gildredge Road to Copeland Street via Gatwick South Terminal, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 9h 40m.