The average bus between Retford and Derby takes 3h 13m and the fastest bus takes 2h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Retford 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 Retford and Derby. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Derby at 10:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Briar Road and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Retford 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 Retford to Derby. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Derby station via Briar Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Retford to Derby bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, depart from Retford Bus Station.
Retford to Derby bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Retford and Derby is 56.9 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a bus from Retford Bus Station to Bus Station via Briar Road and Victoria Bus Station in around 3h 3m.