The average bus between Cardiff and Derby takes 6h 9m and the fastest bus takes 4h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Derby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Cardiff and Derby. The earliest departure is at 9:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 1:45 PM which arrives into Derby at 8:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Derby. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Derby station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
Cardiff to Derby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Derby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Cardiff to Derby bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Cardiff and Derby is 198 km. The road distance is 241 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 4h 55m.
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