What is the travel distance from Derby to Cardiff?

Derby and Cardiff are 199 km (123 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Derby to Cardiff?

Buses departing from Derby Riverlights Bus Station in Derby will take you to Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.

Bus Derby to Cardiff from $27 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Derby to Cardiff on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05am	Derby	9h 50m	8:55pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Cheapest
Bus	6:00am	Derby	9h 20m	3:20pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Fastest
Bus	2:40am	Derby	9h 50m	12:30pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Derby	10h 45m	7:45pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	12:55pm	Derby	10h 5m	11:00pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags

Next departures for Derby to Cardiff on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05am	Derby	9h 50m	8:55pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Cheapest
Bus	6:00am	Derby	9h 20m	3:20pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Fastest
Bus	2:40am	Derby	9h 50m	12:30pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Derby	10h 45m	7:45pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	12:55pm	Derby	10h 5m	11:00pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags

Next departures for Derby to Cardiff on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05am	Derby	9h 50m	8:55pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Cheapest
Bus	6:00am	Derby	9h 20m	3:20pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Fastest
Bus	2:40am	Derby	9h 50m	12:30pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Derby	10h 45m	7:45pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	12:55pm	Derby	10h 5m	11:00pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags

Next departures for Derby to Cardiff on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:55pm	Derby	9h 35m	10:30pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Cheapest
Bus	11:55am	Derby	8h 30m	8:25pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Fastest
Bus	2:40am	Derby	9h 50m	12:30pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	4:40am	Derby	9h 35m	2:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Derby	9h 20m	3:20pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags

Next departures for Derby to Cardiff on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55am	Derby	8h 30m	8:25pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:40am	Derby	9h 50m	12:30pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	4:40am	Derby	9h 35m	2:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Derby	9h 20m	3:20pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Derby	10h 45m	7:45pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:29 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Derby to Cardiff

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

198 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $122	Average Duration9h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$60 - $229	Average Duration2h 47m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$42 - $42	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Derby and Cardiff?

Stops in Derby

A
Derby Riverlights Bus Station
Central Bus Station, Morledge, Derby, Derby DE1 2AY, UK
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B
Morledge Bus Station
Noahs Ark Inn, 23 Morledge, Derby DE1 2AW, UK

Stops in Cardiff

A
Sophia Gardens
2 Sophia Cl, Cardiff CF11, UK
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B
Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)
50 Park Place (Bus Stop, o/s Cathays Rail Stn), Cardiff CF10
C
Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
22 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff CF11 9LJ, UK
Visit page
D
Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop
21A Castle St, Cardiff CF10 1BT, UK
E
National Museum
Gorsedd Gardens Rd, Cardiff CF10 3NP, UK
F
Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate
206 Westgate St, Cardiff CF10, UK

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Staff4.4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Derby to Cardiff by bus

What is the travel distance from Derby to Cardiff?
Derby and Cardiff are 199 km (123 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Derby to Cardiff?
Buses departing from Derby Riverlights Bus Station in Derby will take you to Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-22

$39

11-23

$59

Today

$31

11-25

$29

11-26

$29

11-27

$33

11-28

No data

11-29

$38

The cheapest trip from Derby to Cardiff was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $29

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Derby to Cardiff, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $29 to $109 for a bus ticket from Derby to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-11-26.