What is the best way to travel from Derby to Nottingham?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Nottingham from Derby?
You can get to Nottingham with just $2 by taking a Train from CrossCountry, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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FlixBus0h 30m08:15 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station8:45 AMNottinghamUniversity North Entrance0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 8:15:00 AM to University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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FlixBus0h 30m012:55 PMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station1:25 PMNottinghamUniversity North Entrance0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 12:55:00 PM to University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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FlixBus0h 45m08:15 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station9:00 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 8:15:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
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National Express2h 50m05:40 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station8:30 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 5:40:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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East Midlands Railway0h 26m08:18 AMDerbyCentral Station8:44 AMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 8:18:00 AM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 8:44:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 26m
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East Midlands Railway0h 28m09:13 AMDerbyCentral Station9:41 AMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 9:13:00 AM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 9:41:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 28m
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East Midlands Railway0h 26m010:12 AMDerbyCentral Station10:38 AMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 10:12:00 AM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 10:38:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 26m
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East Midlands Railway0h 27m011:12 AMDerbyCentral Station11:39 AMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 11:12:00 AM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 11:39:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 27m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
Cheapest Trains Sunday
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CrossCountry0h 23m05:01 PMDerbyCentral Station5:24 PMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 5:01:00 PM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 5:24:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 23m
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CrossCountry0h 26m05:36 PMDerbyCentral Station6:02 PMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 5:36:00 PM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 6:02:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 26m
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CrossCountry0h 25m05:59 PMDerbyCentral Station6:24 PMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 5:59:00 PM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 6:24:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 25m
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East Midlands Railway0h 47m011:08 AMDerbyTutbury & Hatton Train Station11:55 AMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Tutbury & Hatton Train Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 11:08:00 AM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 47m
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FlixBus0h 45m08:15 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station9:00 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 8:15:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
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FlixBus0h 45m012:55 PMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station1:40 PMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 12:55:00 PM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
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FlixBus0h 30m08:15 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station8:45 AMNottinghamUniversity North Entrance0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 8:15:00 AM to University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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National Express2h 45m04:50 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station7:35 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 4:50:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Cheapest Trains Monday
Cheapest Buses Monday
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National Express2h 45m04:50 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station7:35 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2025 4:50:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
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National Express2h 40m011:15 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station1:55 PMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2025 11:15:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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National Express2h 40m05:40 PMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station8:20 PMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2025 5:40:00 PM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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National Express3h 10m06:40 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station9:50 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2025 6:40:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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FlixBus0h 30m08:15 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station8:45 AMNottinghamUniversity North Entrance0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2025 8:15:00 AM to University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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FlixBus0h 30m012:55 PMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station1:25 PMNottinghamUniversity North Entrance0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2025 12:55:00 PM to University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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FlixBus0h 45m08:15 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station9:00 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2025 8:15:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
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National Express2h 45m04:50 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station7:35 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2025 4:50:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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FlixBus0h 30m08:15 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station8:45 AMNottinghamUniversity North Entrance0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2025 8:15:00 AM to University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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FlixBus0h 30m012:55 PMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station1:25 PMNottinghamUniversity North Entrance0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2025 12:55:00 PM to University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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FlixBus0h 45m08:15 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station9:00 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2025 8:15:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
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National Express2h 45m04:50 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station7:35 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2025 4:50:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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CrossCountry0h 22m05:58 AMDerbyCentral Station6:20 AMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 5:58:00 AM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2025 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 22m
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East Midlands Railway0h 47m07:07 AMDerbyTutbury & Hatton Train Station7:54 AMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Tutbury & Hatton Train Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 7:07:00 AM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2025 7:54:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 47m
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East Midlands Railway0h 46m08:03 AMDerbyTutbury & Hatton Train Station8:49 AMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Tutbury & Hatton Train Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 8:03:00 AM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2025 8:49:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 46m
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East Midlands Railway0h 41m09:08 AMDerbyTutbury & Hatton Train Station9:49 AMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Tutbury & Hatton Train Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 9:08:00 AM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2025 9:49:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 41m
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FlixBus0h 30m08:15 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station8:45 AMNottinghamUniversity North Entrance0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 8:15:00 AM to University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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FlixBus0h 45m08:15 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station9:00 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 8:15:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
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FlixBus0h 30m012:55 PMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station1:25 PMNottinghamUniversity North Entrance0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 12:55:00 PM to University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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National Express2h 45m04:50 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station7:35 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 4:50:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Cheapest Trains Friday
Cheapest Buses Friday
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FlixBus0h 30m08:15 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station8:45 AMNottinghamUniversity North Entrance0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2025 8:15:00 AM to University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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FlixBus0h 45m08:15 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station9:00 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2025 8:15:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
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FlixBus0h 30m012:55 PMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station1:25 PMNottinghamUniversity North Entrance0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2025 12:55:00 PM to University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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National Express2h 50m05:40 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station8:30 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2025 5:40:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
What are the fastest trips from Derby to Nottingham?
You can get to Nottingham from Derby in just 0h 22m with a Train from CrossCountry. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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East Midlands Railway0h 26m08:18 AMDerbyCentral Station8:44 AMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 8:18:00 AM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 8:44:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 26m
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East Midlands Railway0h 26m010:12 AMDerbyCentral Station10:38 AMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 10:12:00 AM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 10:38:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 26m
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East Midlands Railway0h 27m011:12 AMDerbyCentral Station11:39 AMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 11:12:00 AM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 11:39:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 27m
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East Midlands Railway0h 28m09:13 AMDerbyCentral Station9:41 AMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 9:13:00 AM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 9:41:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 28m
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FlixBus0h 30m08:15 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station8:45 AMNottinghamUniversity North Entrance0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 8:15:00 AM to University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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FlixBus0h 30m012:55 PMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station1:25 PMNottinghamUniversity North Entrance0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 12:55:00 PM to University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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FlixBus0h 45m08:15 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station9:00 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 8:15:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
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National Express2h 40m011:15 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station1:55 PMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 11:15:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
Fastest Trains Sunday
Fastest Buses Sunday
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CrossCountry0h 23m05:01 PMDerbyCentral Station5:24 PMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 5:01:00 PM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 5:24:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 23m
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CrossCountry0h 25m05:59 PMDerbyCentral Station6:24 PMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 5:59:00 PM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 6:24:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 25m
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CrossCountry0h 26m05:36 PMDerbyCentral Station6:02 PMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 5:36:00 PM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 6:02:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 26m
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East Midlands Railway0h 41m09:08 AMDerbyTutbury & Hatton Train Station9:49 AMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Tutbury & Hatton Train Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 9:08:00 AM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 9:49:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 41m
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FlixBus0h 30m08:15 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station8:45 AMNottinghamUniversity North Entrance0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 8:15:00 AM to University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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FlixBus0h 45m08:15 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station9:00 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 8:15:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
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FlixBus0h 45m012:55 PMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station1:40 PMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 12:55:00 PM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
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National Express2h 40m05:40 PMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station8:20 PMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 5:40:00 PM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
Fastest Trains Monday
Fastest Buses Monday
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National Express2h 40m011:15 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station1:55 PMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2025 11:15:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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National Express2h 40m05:40 PMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station8:20 PMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2025 5:40:00 PM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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National Express2h 45m04:50 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station7:35 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2025 4:50:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
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National Express3h 10m06:40 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station9:50 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2025 6:40:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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FlixBus0h 30m08:15 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station8:45 AMNottinghamUniversity North Entrance0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2025 8:15:00 AM to University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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FlixBus0h 30m012:55 PMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station1:25 PMNottinghamUniversity North Entrance0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2025 12:55:00 PM to University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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FlixBus0h 45m08:15 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station9:00 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2025 8:15:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
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National Express2h 40m011:15 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station1:55 PMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2025 11:15:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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FlixBus0h 30m08:15 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station8:45 AMNottinghamUniversity North Entrance0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2025 8:15:00 AM to University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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FlixBus0h 30m012:55 PMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station1:25 PMNottinghamUniversity North Entrance0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2025 12:55:00 PM to University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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FlixBus0h 45m08:15 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station9:00 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2025 8:15:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
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National Express2h 40m011:15 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station1:55 PMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2025 11:15:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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CrossCountry0h 22m05:58 AMDerbyCentral Station6:20 AMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 5:58:00 AM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2025 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 22m
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East Midlands Railway0h 41m09:08 AMDerbyTutbury & Hatton Train Station9:49 AMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Tutbury & Hatton Train Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 9:08:00 AM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2025 9:49:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 41m
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East Midlands Railway0h 46m08:03 AMDerbyTutbury & Hatton Train Station8:49 AMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Tutbury & Hatton Train Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 8:03:00 AM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2025 8:49:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 46m
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East Midlands Railway0h 47m07:07 AMDerbyTutbury & Hatton Train Station7:54 AMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Tutbury & Hatton Train Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 7:07:00 AM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2025 7:54:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 47m
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FlixBus0h 30m08:15 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station8:45 AMNottinghamUniversity North Entrance0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 8:15:00 AM to University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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FlixBus0h 30m012:55 PMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station1:25 PMNottinghamUniversity North Entrance0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 12:55:00 PM to University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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FlixBus0h 45m08:15 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station9:00 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 8:15:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
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National Express2h 40m011:15 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station1:55 PMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2025 11:15:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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FlixBus0h 30m08:15 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station8:45 AMNottinghamUniversity North Entrance0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2025 8:15:00 AM to University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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FlixBus0h 30m012:55 PMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station1:25 PMNottinghamUniversity North Entrance0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2025 12:55:00 PM to University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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FlixBus0h 45m08:15 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station9:00 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2025 8:15:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
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National Express2h 40m011:15 AMDerbyRiverlights Bus Station1:55 PMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2025 11:15:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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Bus from Derby to Nottingham
What are the most popular stations in Derby and Nottingham?
In Derby, you will usually depart from Central Station, Peartree Station or Tutbury & Hatton Train Station, while in Nottingham you will be arriving at Beeston Centre, Station Street or University North Entrance, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Nottingham from Derby? With 7 connections between 4 Bus, Train and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Derby and Nottingham, you can pay as low as $2 with a Train from CrossCountry.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from CrossCountry: you will get to Nottingham in just 0h 22m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Derby and Nottingham are FlixBus, National Express and East Midlands Railway, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Derby and Nottingham is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Little Eaton or to Heckmondwike, and look at flights from East Midlands Airport, and landing at East Midlands Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Derby to Nottingham?
The most popular companies between Derby and Nottingham, are FlixBus, National Express and East Midlands Railway. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus and National Express
Train companies: East Midlands Railway and CrossCountry
All you need to know when you travel from Derby to Nottingham
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Derby to Nottingham. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Derby to Nottingham
How can I reach Nottingham from Derby?
Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Bus, Train and Carpool, with which you can get to Nottingham from Derby.
How far is Nottingham from Derby?
The distance between Derby and Nottingham is 13.4 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Derby and Nottingham?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 1 kgs of CO2, a train 1 kgs, a car 4 kgs, and a flight 5 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Derby to Nottingham?
You can get to Nottingham with just $2 by taking a Train from CrossCountry.
What is the fastest way to get from Derby to Nottingham?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Nottingham in just 0h 22m with a Train from CrossCountry.
More routes to Derby and to Nottingham
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Derby and to Nottingham. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Derby
- Aberdeen to Derby
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- Newport (Wales) to Derby
- Nottingham to Derby
- Sheffield to Derby
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- Aberdeen to Nottingham
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- Glasgow to Nottingham
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- Paris to Nottingham
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