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How to get from Derbyshire Dales to Leicester by bus?

By bus

To get from Derbyshire Dales to Leicester in East Midlands, take the TRANSPEAK bus from Bakewell Road, Matlock station to Bus Station, Derby station. Next, take the SKYLINK DERBY bus from Bus Station, Derby station to St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min.

163min
Bus - TRANSPEAKTRANSPEAK
Bus - SKYLINK DERBYSKYLINK DERBY
Walk to Leicester
Leaves from Bakewell Road, Matlock

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Derbyshire Dales
  • 2
    Bus - TRANSPEAKTRANSPEAK
    Wait for bus
    TRANSPEAK
    Derby
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Derby
    ID dbyptmaj
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Derby
    ID dbyptmda
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - SKYLINK DERBYSKYLINK DERBY
    Wait for bus
    SKYLINK DERBY
    Leicester
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester
    ID lecdgpmd
    95 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leicester
    Walk to
    Leicester
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 6.1|SIXES and SKYLINK DERBY

To get from Derbyshire Dales to Leicester in East Midlands, take the 6.1|SIXES bus from Bakewell Road, Matlock station to Bus Station, Derby station. Next, take the SKYLINK DERBY bus from Bus Station, Derby station to St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 10 min.

190min
Bus - 6.1|SIXES6.1|SIXES
Bus - SKYLINK DERBYSKYLINK DERBY
Walk to Leicester
Leaves from Bakewell Road, Matlock

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Derbyshire Dales
  • 2
    Bus - 6.1|SIXES6.1|SIXES
    Wait for bus
    6.1|SIXES
    Derby
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Derby
    ID dbyptmja
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Derby
    ID dbyptmda
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - SKYLINK DERBYSKYLINK DERBY
    Wait for bus
    SKYLINK DERBY
    Leicester
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester
    ID lecdgpmd
    95 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leicester
    Walk to
    Leicester
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Derbyshire Dales to Leicester

The distance between Derbyshire Dales, East Midlands and Leicester, East Midlands is approximately 50.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Derbyshire Dales to Leicester by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in East Midlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Derbyshire Dales

Derbyshire Dales is located at Derbyshire Dales, East Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Bakewell Road, Matlock.

Train stations close to Derbyshire Dales:

  • Matlock
  • Matlock Bath
  • Cromford

Bus stations close to Derbyshire Dales:

  • Bakewell Road, Matlock
  • Causeway Lane, Matlock
  • Imperial Road, Matlock

Public transport stations close to Leicester, East Midlands

Leicester is located at Leicester, East Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Orchard Street, Leicester.

Bus stations close to Leicester:

  • Orchard Street, Leicester
  • Abbey Street, Leicester
  • Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester

Alternative route by bus via 6.1|SIXES and SKYLINK DERBY

To get from Derbyshire Dales to Leicester in East Midlands, take the 6.1|SIXES bus from Bakewell Road, Matlock station to Bus Station, Derby station. Next, take the SKYLINK DERBY bus from Bus Station, Derby station to St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 10 min.

190min
Bus - 6.1|SIXES6.1|SIXES
Bus - SKYLINK DERBYSKYLINK DERBY
Walk to Leicester
Leaves from Bakewell Road, Matlock

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Derbyshire Dales
  • 2
    Bus - 6.1|SIXES6.1|SIXES
    Wait for bus
    6.1|SIXES
    Derby
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Derby
    ID dbyptmja
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Derby
    ID dbyptmda
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - SKYLINK DERBYSKYLINK DERBY
    Wait for bus
    SKYLINK DERBY
    Leicester
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester
    ID lecdgpmd
    95 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leicester
    Walk to
    Leicester
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Derbyshire Dales to Leicester?

    The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPEAK, Bus line SKYLINK DERBY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Derbyshire Dales to Leicester?

    The alternative route takes 190 minutes, using Bus line 6.1|SIXES, Bus line SKYLINK DERBY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Derbyshire Dales and Leicester in East Midlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Derbyshire Dales to Leicester in East Midlands?

    The TRANSPEAK bus line goes from Derby station near Derbyshire Dales to Bus Station, Derby station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bus Station, Derby station near Leicester in East Midlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Derbyshire Dales to Leicester in East Midlands by bus?

    The total travel time between Derbyshire Dales and Leicester in East Midlands by bus is about 2 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Derbyshire Dales to get to Leicester in East Midlands?

    Get on the TRANSPEAK bus from the Derby stop near Derbyshire Dales in East Midlands.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Derbyshire Dales and Leicester in East Midlands?

    Get off the bus at the Bus Station, Derby stop, which is closest to Leicester in East Midlands.

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