There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Cardiff by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Derby to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 47m£40–180Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Derby to Cardiff144.4 mi
3h 11m£14Bus
- Take the bus from Donington Park to Sophia Gardensbus D8
5h 29m£26–38Drive 145.1 mi
- Drive from Derby to Cardiffcar 145.1 mi
2h 43m£35–51
Derby to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Cardiff is to rideshare which costs £14 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Donington Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Derby and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Derby and Cardiff is 150 miles. The road distance is 146 miles.
The best way to get from Derby to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £40 - £180.
The train from Derby to Cardiff Central takes 2h 47m including transfers and departs hourly.
Derby to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Donington Park station.
Derby to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from Derby to Cardiff is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £40 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between Derby, England and Cardiff, Wales?
Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £40–180 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Donington Park to Sophia Gardens twice a week. Tickets cost £24–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
Train from Derby to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–180
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Donington Park to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- 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 Derby to Cardiff
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Derby to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Derby to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Cardiff is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Derby to Cardiff.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Derby and Cardiff. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.