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4.6Travel Information to Cardiff from Derby
 Distance | 123 miles (198 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $20 - $26 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $20 (€18) • 4 h 20 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $26 (€24) • 2 h 39 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or CrossCountry |
Take a train or bus to travel 123 miles (198 km) from Derby to Cardiff. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Derby to Cardiff.
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The best way to travel from Derby to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Derby to Cardiff
Travel to Cardiff easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Derby to Cardiff.
There are 2 travel options from Derby to Cardiff: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Cardiff is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $20 (€18) compared to other travel options to Cardiff:
A bus is $6 (€6) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Derby to Cardiff costing on average $26 (€24).
The quickest way to travel from Derby to Cardiff is by train, which takes on average 2 h 39 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 4 h 20 min on average.
Cardiff is approximately 123 miles (198 km) away from Derby.
The average frequency per day from Derby to Cardiff is:
- Around 11 buses per day.
- 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Cardiff from Derby as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Derby to Cardiff:
- Most travelers catch their train from Derby and arrive in Cardiff Central.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Derby to Cardiff:
- You can travel by bus between Derby and Cardiff with National Express, and you can find National Express Derby to Cardiff tickets for $20 (€18) on Omio.
- You can go to Cardiff from Derby by train with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales or Cross Country. You'll see cheap train tickets for $26 (€24) with CrossCountry from Derby to Cardiff on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Derby to Cardiff with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 3 direct trains a day to Cardiff with Cross Country.
Direct services to Cardiff tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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