There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Derby (Station) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Derbytrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2h 46m£25–160Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Cardiff to Derby145.5 mi
3h 24m£14Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Donington Parkbus D8
4h 35m£26–36Drive 146.5 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Derby (Station)car 146.5 mi
2h 43m£36–52
Cardiff to Derby (Station) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Derby (Station) is to rideshare which costs £14 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Derby (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Derby (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Railway Station via Donington Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Derby. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Cardiff and Derby (Station) is 150 miles. The road distance is 147.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Derby (Station) without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £25 - £160.
The train from Cardiff Central to Derby takes 2h 46m including transfers and departs hourly.
Cardiff to Derby (Station) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Derby (Station) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Derby (Station) is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £25 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Derby (Station), England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £25–160 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Donington Park twice a week. Tickets cost £24–35 and the journey takes 4h.
Train from Cardiff Central to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–160
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Donington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Cardiff to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Derby (Station) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Donington Park station.
Derby (Station) is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 9:01 PM in Cardiff and 10:01 PM in Derby (Station).
Cardiff to Derby (Station) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Derby (Station) is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Cardiff to Derby (Station).
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cardiff and Derby (Station). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.