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Compare all timetables for the bus from Exeter to Derby

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Exeter to Derby from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.
today
$26
tomorrow
$24
Thursday
$24
Friday
$23
Saturday
$29
Sunday
$22
Monday
$30

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 50m 1:45 PM Exeter Honiton Road 8:35 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $26
FlixBus 11h 45m 12:20 PM Exeter Bus Station 12:05 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $27
FlixBus 11h 35m 7:10 AM Exeter Bus Station 6:45 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $28
National Express 8h 30m 10:20 AM Exeter Honiton Road 6:50 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $29
National Express 8h 55m 5:15 PM Exeter Honiton Road 2:10 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $32

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 50m 1:45 PM Exeter Honiton Road 8:35 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $24
National Express 8h 30m 10:20 AM Exeter Honiton Road 6:50 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $32
National Express 8h 55m 5:15 PM Exeter Honiton Road 2:10 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $32

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 0m 1:35 PM Exeter Bus Station 8:35 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $24
National Express 9h 15m 4:55 PM Exeter Bus Station 2:10 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $32
National Express 8h 40m 10:10 AM Exeter Bus Station 6:50 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $37

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 20m 6:25 AM Exeter Honiton Road 2:45 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $23
National Express 7h 0m 1:35 PM Exeter Honiton Road 8:35 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $30
National Express 8h 55m 5:15 PM Exeter Honiton Road 2:10 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $35
National Express 9h 0m 9:50 AM Exeter Honiton Road 6:50 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $43

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 0m 1:35 PM Exeter Bus Station 8:35 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $29
National Express 6h 50m 1:45 PM Exeter Honiton Road 8:35 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $29
National Express 8h 10m 6:30 AM Exeter Bus Station 2:40 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $30
National Express 8h 0m 6:40 AM Exeter Honiton Road 2:40 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $30
National Express 9h 5m 5:05 PM Exeter Bus Station 2:10 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Exeter to Derby via Birmingham, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 0m
      0
      6:40 AM
      Exeter
      Honiton Road
      11:00 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 2h 30m
    • National Express
      1h 10m
      0
      1:30 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      2:40 PM
      Derby
      Riverlights Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 1h 10m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 0m 1:35 PM Exeter Bus Station 8:35 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $22
National Express 8h 10m 6:30 AM Exeter Bus Station 2:40 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $23
National Express 9h 5m 5:05 PM Exeter Bus Station 2:10 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $32
National Express 8h 50m 9:40 AM Exeter Bus Station 6:30 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $33
National Express 11h 15m 3:15 AM Exeter Bus Station 2:30 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $35

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 10m 9:40 AM Exeter Honiton Road 6:50 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $30
National Express 12h 5m 2:05 PM Exeter Honiton Road 2:10 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station  Economy $35
  • Did you know that if you travel from Exeter to Derby via Birmingham, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 0m
      0
      6:40 AM
      Exeter
      Honiton Road
      11:00 AM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 2h 30m
    • National Express
      1h 10m
      0
      1:30 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      2:40 PM
      Derby
      Riverlights Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $12
    Travel Time is 1h 10m shorter, and you will save $7

Frequency of bus connections between Exeter and Derby

See here how frequent the connections between Exeter and Derby are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Exeter to Derby. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Exeter and Derby.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 17 buses from Exeter to Derby, while Night sees the fewest connections between Exeter and Derby, with 3 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/2/2026 costs just $22, from National Express

Facts about the bus from Exeter to Derby

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Exeter to Derby in one click! Book your bus ticket from Exeter to Derby starting from $22!

Cheapest Bus $22
Fastest Bus 6h 50m
Earliest Bus 7:10 AM
Latest Bus 2:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes 4 Ø
Distance 175.9 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Exeter to Derby

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Exeter for Derby: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/28/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/26
Monday 07/27
Tuesday 07/28
$43
Wednesday 07/29
$24
Thursday 07/30
$24
Friday 07/31
$23
Saturday 08/01
$29
Sunday 08/02
$22
Monday 08/03
$30
Tuesday 08/04
$30
Wednesday 08/05
$47
Thursday 08/06
$33
Friday 08/07
$49
Saturday 08/08
$47
Sunday 08/09
$47
Monday 08/10
$47
Tuesday 08/11
$40
Wednesday 08/12
$31
Thursday 08/13
$30
Friday 08/14
Saturday 08/15
Sunday 08/16
$33
Monday 08/17
Tuesday 08/18
Wednesday 08/19
Thursday 08/20
Friday 08/21
Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Exeter to Derby

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Exeter to Derby, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $22, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Exeter to Derby. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $30.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Exeter to Derby, with $22. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $23.

How to save money travelling from Exeter to Derby

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Exeter to Derby in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Exeter to Derby, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Exeter to Derby are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Exeter and Derby

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Exeter and Derby.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Exeter to Derby

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Exeter to Derby? Or which bus companies serve the route Exeter to Derby? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Exeter to Derby bus

How much does a Exeter Derby bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $22 and takes 7h 0m to reach Derby. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Exeter to Derby?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $22 and $43. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Derby.

On average, how many connections are available from Exeter to Derby each day?

Every day, the Exeter to Derby bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Exeter to Derby take?

The fastest bus from Exeter to Derby is offered by National Express and takes 6h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $26. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Exeter to Derby?

The earliest bus arriving in Derby from Exeter starts at 7:10 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Exeter to Derby?

The latest bus trip departing from Exeter for Derby starts at 2:05 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Exeter Derby route?

When traveling by bus from Exeter to Derby, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Derby?

You can check all the direct connections between Exeter and Derby by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Exeter to Derby bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Exeter Derby bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Exeter Derby bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Exeter to Derby on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Exeter to Derby

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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