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Compare 3 ways to go from Cardiff to Derby.

Bus
Average Price$52 - $83Average Duration9h 40m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$43 - $72Average Duration2h 48m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$23 - $23Average Duration3h 40m
8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Cardiff to Derby

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Derby. The journey takes about 2 hours 48 minutes and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day
2h 48mAverage Duration
$43Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cardiff to Derby: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$52
Average bus trip duration9h 40m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure6:30am
Distance123 miles (197 km)
Latest bus departure6:35am

Cardiff to Derby Bus

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Cardiff and Derby!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cardiff to Derby, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Cardiff to Derby.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Cardiff to Derby while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Will you be returning to Cardiff by bus?

Bus from Cardiff to Derby

You can also go to Derby by train

Train from Cardiff to Derby

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