Derby to Cardiff
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How to go from Derby to Cardiff ?
Trip Derby Cardiff
Modes of transport | plane, carpooling, bus, train |
Distance | 123 mi |
Direct line | Yes |
Like many travellers, you're looking for the cheapest transport offers to travel from Derby to Cardiff? Usually, this is not an easy task and you'll have to browse multiple sites to compare all deals.
You'll be able to get in a single search on Vivanoda, your multimodal travel planner in Europe, all the prices for flights, trains, carpooling and buses to travel to Cardiff from Derby Fill in the date of your trip to Cardiff and Vivanoda will display all the transport offers. Finally, use the filters and sorting options to refine the results.
To reach your destination from Derby, you will travel with National Express, CrossCountry, Eastern Airways, Blablacar, MegaBus, First Great Western or Arriva Trains Wales by buses, carpooling, trains or flights.
If you've already chosen the mode of transport you'd like to travel with, go directly to the dedicated section:
Derby to Cardiff bus
There is a direct connection by intercity coach between Derby and Cardiff.
Going by bus from Derby to Cardiff may not be so obvious to you. To encourage you to take the bus to Cardiff, here are some arguments that will convince you.
- The Derby Cardiff tickets are sold at unbeatable prices, it is unlikely that you will find better offers with the other modes of transport: rail or carpool offers.
- It is more environmentally friendly to travel on a modern bus than to carpool. In addition, the road Derby Cardiff is shared by other vehicles and no additional infrastructure is needed to run a bus.
- The coaches operating the Derby Cardiff line are mostly equipped with an air conditioning system, which will allow you to travel in good conditions during hot seasons.
- You will travel from Derby to Cardiff on a modern and comfortable bus. Reclining seats with improved legroom and toilets provide the comfort you need to enjoy your time onboard.
What are the bus companies operating the Derby Cardiff ?
To get to Cardiff by bus from Derby, you only have the bus company National Express that serves the these two cities.

Bus stops in Derby
It is recommended that you arrive at the Derby bus station between 15 and 30 minutes before the departure time, depending on the coach company. To avoid catching the wrong bus, check in front where the destination 'Cardiff' should be displayed. Finally, present your ticket to the staff of National Express who will allow you to put your suitcases in the trunk and then board.
Arrival bus stations in Cardiff
Once the bus has arrived at Cardiff, check and collect your belongings so as not to forget anything.
Train Derby to Cardiff
Is there a direct train for the Derby-Cardiff route?
Indeed, the cities of Cardiff and Derby are linked with a direct train connection. Be careful, as this may depend on the date of your trip to Cardiff and there may be fewer direct trains from Derby on certain days. To find the cheapest Derby-Cardiff train ticket, we advise you to launch a search on Vivanoda with your travel dates.
Intercity train Derby Cardiff
The intercity trains served the main cities of the route between Derby and Cardiff with a reduced duration in comparison to regional trains.
Derby Cardiff railways companies
The train company that operates this journey is CrossCountry.
Railway stations from Derby
Arrival train stations in Cardiff
Carpool from Derby to Cardiff
Ridesharing is a new way of travelling allowing people to share Derby-Cardiff car journeys with others. This helps reduce travel costs for both the driver and the passenger, and also reduces the impact on the environment.
On the contrary to other means of transportation, carsharing doesn't provide to travellers a defined scheduled. So, you surely have better chances to get Derby-Cardiff rides searching three days in advance than one month. This is more a lastminute solution to go to Cardiff.
Before you book your Derby-Cardiff ride, you have the possibility to get in touch with the driver to set all the details and conditions of the journey. No need to bother about the price once you travel, everything is paid online when you book your ride.
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