There are 3 ways to get from Pontyclun to Derby by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to DerbyCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
3h 53m£41–187Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station134 / ...
6h 37m£26–72Drive 153.7 mi
- Drive from Pontyclun to Derby153.7 mi
2h 45m£38–55
Pontyclun to Derby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontyclun to Derby is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Pontyclun to Derby is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontyclun to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Heol-y-Bryn and arriving at Bus Station via Sophia Gardens and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontyclun to Derby. However, there are services departing from Pontyclun and arriving at Derby via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Pontyclun and Derby is 161 miles. The road distance is 154.6 miles.
The best way to get from Pontyclun to Derby without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £40 - £190.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Pontyclun to Derby, including transfers.
Pontyclun to Derby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Pontyclun to Derby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Pontyclun to Derby is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £40 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £75 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Pontyclun, Wales and Derby, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £35–180 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heol-y-Bryn to Bus Station via Sophia Gardens and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 37m.
Train from Cardiff Central to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–180
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Pontyclun to Derby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Pontyclun to Derby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontyclun to Derby is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Pontyclun to Derby.
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