What is the cheapest way to get from Derbyshire to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Derbyshire to Cardiff is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Derbyshire to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Derbyshire to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Derbyshire and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Derbyshire to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Whitworth Institute and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Bus Station and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Derbyshire and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Derbyshire to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Matlock and arriving at Cardiff Central via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Derbyshire to Cardiff?

The distance between Derbyshire and Cardiff is 167 miles. The road distance is 164.4 miles.

How do I travel from Derbyshire to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Derbyshire to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £70 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Derbyshire to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Derbyshire to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derbyshire to Cardiff bus from?

Derbyshire to Cardiff bus services, operated by Trent Barton, depart from Whitworth Institute station.

Where do I catch the Derbyshire to Cardiff train from?

Derbyshire to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derbyshire to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Derbyshire to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 3m.

Where does the Derbyshire to Cardiff bus arrive?

Derbyshire to Cardiff bus services, operated by Trent Barton, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Derbyshire to Cardiff train arrive?

Derbyshire to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Derbyshire to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Derbyshire to Cardiff is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Derbyshire to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Derbyshire to Cardiff?

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Derbyshire to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 199 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Derbyshire to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 18m
£73–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Whitworth Institute to Bus Stationbus 6.1
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp2
8h 3m
£32–58
Drive 163.5 mi
1. Drive from Derbyshire to Cardiffcar 163.5 mi
3h 14m
£41–59
Line 199 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Stockport Interchangebus 199
2. Take the train from Stockport to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 35m
£61–96

Derbyshire to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 165.6 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Derbyshire, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitworth Institute to Sophia Gardens via Bus Station and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 8h 3m.

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