There are 3 ways to get from Derby to Porth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Derby to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 51m£55–177Bus, line 124 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 134 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Talbot Street to Pontypridd Roadbus 124
6h 53m£32–77Drive 151 mi
- Drive from Derby to Porthcar 151 mi
3h£38–54
Derby to Porth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Porth is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Porth is to drive which takes 3h and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Porth. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Pontypridd Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Talbot Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Derby to Porth. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Porth via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Derby and Porth is 165 miles. The road distance is 151.9 miles.
The best way to get from Derby to Porth without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £55 - £180.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Derby to Porth, including transfers.
Derby to Porth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Derby to Porth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from Derby to Porth is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £55 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus and line 124 bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Derby, England and Porth, Wales?
Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £50–180 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Pontypridd Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Talbot Street in around 6h 53m.
Train from Derby to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–180
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Talbot Street to Pontypridd Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Derby to Porth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Derby to Porth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Porth is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Derby to Porth.
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