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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Derby | Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens) | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Derby | Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Derby | Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Derby | Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Derby | Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens) | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Derby to Cardiff
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 £23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Derby and Cardiff?
Stops in Derby
- ACentral Bus Station, Morledge, Derby, Derby DE1 2AY, UK
- B
Morledge Bus Station
Noahs Ark Inn, 23 Morledge, Derby DE1 2AW, UK
Stops in Cardiff
- A2 Sophia Cl, Cardiff CF11, UK
- 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 - 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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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Derby to Cardiff
How far is Cardiff from Derby by coach?
The journey from Derby to Cardiff by coach covers an approximate distance of 123 miles (199 km).
Is there a way to reach Cardiff from Derby without a car?
You can reach Cardiff from Derby by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Derby to Cardiff was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £15To 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 £15 to £59 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 £17, which is on 2025-11-24.
