The average bus between Rugby and Derby takes 5h 14m and the fastest bus takes 3h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rugby 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 Rugby and Derby. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Derby at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Morrisons and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rugby 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 Rugby to Derby. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Derby station via Morrisons. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
Rugby to Derby bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from North Street station.
Rugby to Derby bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Rugby and Derby is 63 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a bus from North Street to Bus Station via Morrisons and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 4h 1m.