The average bus between Wantage and Derby takes 6h 28m and the fastest bus takes 5h. The bus service runs several times per day from Wantage 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 Wantage and Derby. The earliest departure is at 10:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wantage is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Derby at 5:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Osney Island and take an average of 6h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Wantage 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 Wantage to Derby. However, there are services departing from Wantage station and arriving at Derby station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
Wantage to Derby bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.
Wantage to Derby bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Wantage and Derby is 148.4 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a bus from Market Place to Bus Station via Osney Island, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 6h 33m.