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How to get fromDerby to South Wales Valleysby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Derby to South Wales Valleys by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 53 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bargoedtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bargoed Interchange Stand 1 to Asdabus bus 53 / ...
    5h 6m
    £92–131

  2. Drive 138.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Derby to South Wales Valleyscar car 138.4 mi
    2h 37m
    £34–49

  3. Train, bus, line 56 bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Kingsway K14bus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Market Square 20 to Tredegar Lidl Stand 1bus bus 56
    7h 42m
    £54–100

  4. Train, line 76 bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Tredegar Armsbus bus 76
    6h 22m
    £56–102

Derby to South Wales Valleys by train, bus, and foot

Calendar90Weekly Services
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Derby, England and South Wales Valleys, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Derby to South Wales Valleys. However, you can take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Bargoed, walk to Bargoed Interchange Stand 1, take the line 53 bus to Asda, then walk to South Wales Valleys. Alternatively, you can take a train from Derby to South Wales Valleys via Birmingham New Street, Birmingham Coach Station, Kingsway K14, Market Square 20, Tredegar Lidl Stand 1, and Tredegar Arms in around 7h 42m.

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