What is the distance between Cardiff and Derby?

About 123 miles (199 km) separate Cardiff and Derby.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cardiff to Derby?

If you're headed to Derby from Cardiff, chances are that your bus will leave from Sophia Gardens and arrive at Derby Riverlights Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Cardiff to Derby from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cardiff to Derby on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	11h 5m	12:05am	Derby	Cheapest
Bus	2:50pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	9h 50m	12:40am	Derby	Fastest
Bus	7:10am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	11h	6:10pm	Derby	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	10h 10m	7:25pm	Derby	No tags
Bus	10:40am	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	10h 5m	8:45pm	Derby	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cardiff to Derby

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Derby. The journey takes about 10 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

10h 10mAverage Duration

123 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$22 - $109	Average Duration10h 10m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$42 - $207	Average Duration2h 46m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $16	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cardiff and Derby?

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

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Megabus UK

3.5/54,276 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cardiff to Derby by bus

What is the distance between Cardiff and Derby?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cardiff to Derby?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

$45

11/24

$18

Today

$18

11/26

$21

11/27

No data

11/28

$20

11/29

$19

11/30

No data

The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Derby was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $18

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

You can expect to pay from $18 to $86 for a bus ticket from Cardiff to Derby based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-11-29.