The average bus between Harpenden and Derby takes 4h 12m and the fastest bus takes 3h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Harpenden 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 Harpenden and Derby. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Harpenden is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Derby at 3:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Harpenden to Derby. However, there are services departing from Harpenden station and arriving at Derby station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Harpenden to Derby bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Luton Station Interchange.
Harpenden to Derby bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Harpenden and Derby is 144.6 km. The road distance is 192 km.
National Express operates a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £21–55 and the journey takes 3h 25m.