How to get from Derby to Leicester by bus?

From Derby to Leicester by bus

Take one direct bus from Derby to Leicester in East Midlands: take the SKYLINK DERBY bus from Railway Station, Derby station to St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min.

97min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SKYLINK DERBYSKYLINK DERBY
Walk to Leicester
Leaves from Railway Station, Derby

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Derby
    ID dbyadajp
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SKYLINK DERBYSKYLINK DERBY
    Wait for bus
    SKYLINK DERBY
    Leicester
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester
    ID lecdgpmd
    91 min
  • 4
    Walk to Leicester
    Walk to
    Leicester
    300 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Derby to Leicester by bus and train

To get from Derby to Leicester in East Midlands, take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Derby station to Leicester station. Next, take the 44 bus from Station Street, Leicester station to Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min.

50min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - 4444
Walk to Leicester
Leaves from Derby

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Derby
  • 2
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    London St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leicester
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Street, Leicester
    ID lecdgjad
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    Leicester
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester
    ID lecdgjtd
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leicester
    Walk to
    Leicester
    260 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Derby to Leicester

The distance between Derby, East Midlands and Leicester, East Midlands is approximately 52.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Derby 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 Derby

Derby is located at Derby, East Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Railway Station, Derby.

Train stations close to Derby:

  • Peartree
  • Spondon

Bus stations close to Derby:

  • Railway Station, Derby
  • Calvert Street, Derby
  • Midland Road, Derby

Public transport stations close to Leicester, East Midlands

Leicester is located at Leicester, East Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester.

Bus stations close to Leicester:

  • Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester
  • St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester
  • Orchard Street, Leicester

Related Routes

From Derby to Leicester by bus and train

To get from Derby to Leicester in East Midlands, take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Derby station to Leicester station. Next, take the 44 bus from Station Street, Leicester station to Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min.

50min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - 4444
Walk to Leicester
Leaves from Derby

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Derby
  • 2
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    London St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leicester
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Street, Leicester
    ID lecdgjad
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    Leicester
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester
    ID lecdgjtd
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leicester
    Walk to
    Leicester
    260 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Derby to Leicester?

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line SKYLINK DERBY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Derby to Leicester?

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line 44.

  • Is there a direct bus between Derby and Leicester?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Derby in Derby to Leicester in East Midlands in 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Derby to Leicester?

    The SKYLINK DERBY bus line goes from Railway Station, Derby station near Derby in Derby to Leicester station near Leicester in East Midlands.

  • How long does it take to travel from Derby to Leicester by bus?

    The total travel time between Derby in Derby and Leicester in East Midlands by bus is about 1 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Derby to get to Leicester?

    Get on the SKYLINK DERBY bus from the Railway Station, Derby stop near Derby in Derby.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Derby and Leicester?

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

  • When is the first train from Derby to Leicester?

    The first train from Derby in Derby to Leicester in East Midlands is East Midlands Railway. It leaves the Derby station at 04:50.

  • When is the first bus from Derby to Leicester?

    The first bus from Derby in Derby to Leicester in East Midlands is Leicester - Loughborough - East Midlands Airport - Derby. It leaves the Railway Station, Derby stop at 09:09.