What is the cheapest way to get from Derby to Cardigan?

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Cardigan is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 9h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Derby to Cardigan?

The fastest way to get from Derby to Cardigan is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Cardigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Finch Square C via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

How far is it from Derby to Cardigan?

The distance between Derby and Cardigan is 272 miles. The road distance is 182.3 miles.

How do I travel from Derby to Cardigan without a car?

The best way to get from Derby to Cardigan without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs £120 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Derby to Cardigan?

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Derby to Cardigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Cardigan bus from?

Derby to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Derby to Cardigan?

The best way to get from Derby to Cardigan is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs £120 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 9h 9m.

Where does the Derby to Cardigan bus arrive?

Derby to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Derby to Cardigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Cardigan is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Derby to Cardigan.

Where can I stay near Cardigan?

There are 829+ hotels available in Cardigan.

Derby to Cardigan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Cardigan by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
3. Take the train from Swansea to Whitland
6h 7m
£123–252
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station133 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2409
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square CT5
9h 9m
£33–70
Drive 181.2 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Cardigan181.2 mi
3h 40m
£45–64
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square CT5
7h 33m
£35–80

Derby to Cardigan by bus

2Weekly Buses

9h 9mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Derby to Cardigan.

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Distance: 270.9 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Cardigan, Wales?

You can take a train from Derby to Cardigan via Bristol Parkway, Swansea, and Whitland in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Finch Square C via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 9h 9m.

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