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Compare train and bus for Derby to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$70 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Cardiff:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Cardiff costing on average $70 (€57).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
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How to get from Derby to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Derby to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 1:40 PM4h30Derby6:10 PMCardiff$431One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1:40 PM4h30Derby6:10 PMCardiff$431One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 1:40 PM4h30Derby6:10 PMCardiff$431One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:40 PM8h05Derby1:45 AMCardiff$471One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Cardiff:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Cardiff costing on average $70 (€57).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Cardiff as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
- Travel with National Express, Kinchbus to go to Cardiff by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country to go to Cardiff by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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