How to get from Derby to Nottingham by bus?

By bus

To get from Derby to Nottingham in East Midlands, take the RED ARROW bus from Bus Station, Derby station to Upper Parliament Street, Nottingham station. Next, take the CALVERTON bus from Parliament Street, Nottingham station to Forest Gates, Forest Fields (Fo15) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min.

54min
Walk to bus station
Bus - RED ARROWRED ARROW
Bus - CALVERTONCALVERTON
Walk to Nottingham
Leaves from Bus Station, Derby

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Derby
    ID dbyptmap
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - RED ARROWRED ARROW
    Wait for bus
    RED ARROW
    Nottingham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Parliament Street, Nottingham
    ID ntmatjgt
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Parliament Street, Nottingham
    ID ntmatgwt
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - CALVERTONCALVERTON
    Wait for bus
    CALVERTON
    Nottingham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Gates, Forest Fields (Fo15)
    ID ntmajtat
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Nottingham
    Walk to
    Nottingham
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via RED ARROW and 58

To get from Derby to Nottingham in East Midlands, take the RED ARROW bus from Bus Station, Derby station to Upper Parliament Street, Nottingham station. Next, take the 58 bus from Parliament Street, Nottingham station to Forest Gates, Forest Fields (Fo15) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min.

54min
Walk to bus station
Bus - RED ARROWRED ARROW
Bus - 5858
Walk to Nottingham
Leaves from Bus Station, Derby

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Derby
    ID dbyptmap
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - RED ARROWRED ARROW
    Wait for bus
    RED ARROW
    Nottingham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Parliament Street, Nottingham
    ID ntmatjgt
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Parliament Street, Nottingham
    ID ntmatjad
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5858
    Wait for bus
    58
    Killisick
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Gates, Forest Fields (Fo15)
    ID ntmajtat
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Nottingham
    Walk to
    Nottingham
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Derby to Nottingham

The distance between Derby, East Midlands and Nottingham, East Midlands is approximately 16.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Derby to Nottingham 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 East, Derby.

Train stations close to Derby:

  • Spondon

Bus stations close to Derby:

  • Railway Station East, Derby
  • Roundhouse Road, Pride Park
  • Calvert Street, Derby

Public transport stations close to Nottingham, East Midlands

Nottingham is located at Nottingham, East Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Forest Gates, Forest Fields (Fo07).

Bus stations close to Nottingham:

  • Forest Gates, Forest Fields (Fo07)
  • Forest Gates, Forest Fields (Fo15)
  • Forest Road, Arboretum (Fo34)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via RED ARROW and 58

To get from Derby to Nottingham in East Midlands, take the RED ARROW bus from Bus Station, Derby station to Upper Parliament Street, Nottingham station. Next, take the 58 bus from Parliament Street, Nottingham station to Forest Gates, Forest Fields (Fo15) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min.

54min
Walk to bus station
Bus - RED ARROWRED ARROW
Bus - 5858
Walk to Nottingham
Leaves from Bus Station, Derby

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Derby
    ID dbyptmap
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - RED ARROWRED ARROW
    Wait for bus
    RED ARROW
    Nottingham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Parliament Street, Nottingham
    ID ntmatjgt
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Parliament Street, Nottingham
    ID ntmatjad
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5858
    Wait for bus
    58
    Killisick
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Gates, Forest Fields (Fo15)
    ID ntmajtat
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Nottingham
    Walk to
    Nottingham
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line RED ARROW, Bus line CALVERTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 54 minutes, using Bus line RED ARROW, Bus line 58.

  • Is there a direct bus between Derby and Nottingham in East Midlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Derby to Nottingham in East Midlands?

    The RED ARROW bus line goes from Bus Station, Derby station near Derby to Nottingham station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Nottingham station near Nottingham in East Midlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Derby to Nottingham in East Midlands by bus?

    The total travel time between Derby and Nottingham in East Midlands by bus is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Derby to get to Nottingham in East Midlands?

    Get on the RED ARROW bus from the Bus Station, Derby stop near Derby in East Midlands.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Derby and Nottingham in East Midlands?

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

  • When is the last train from Derby to Nottingham in East Midlands?

    The last train from Derby to Nottingham in East Midlands is the CrossCountry line. It leaves the Derby station at 22:34.

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