Bus tickets Derby to Cardiff from £12

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Derby to Cardiff from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.
today
tomorrow
from £17
Tuesday
from £15
Wednesday
Thursday
from £12
Friday
from £12
Saturday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 49m
    0
    15:10
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    23:59
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    17:40
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    01:55
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    15:10
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    00:50
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
  • FlixBus
    13h 25m
    0
    23:05
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    12:30
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £48
  • FlixBus
    11h 55m
    0
    04:40
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    16:35
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £67
  • Did you know that if you travel from Derby to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      6h 0m
      0
      08:40
      Derby
      Riverlights Coach Station
      10:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 2h 0m
    • National Express
      2h 40m
      0
      12:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      14:40
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £9
    Travel Time is 2h 15m shorter, and you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    15:10
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    00:15
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    17:40
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    01:45
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    9h 15m
    0
    15:10
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    00:25
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    17:40
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    01:55
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    9h 20m
    0
    13:10
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    22:30
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
  • Did you know that if you travel from Derby to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 30m
      0
      08:40
      Derby
      Riverlights Coach Station
      10:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 3h 5m
    • FlixBus
      4h 5m
      0
      13:05
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      17:10
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
    Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    08:40
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    14:40
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    15:10
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    00:15
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    9h 15m
    0
    15:10
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    00:25
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    17:40
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    01:45
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    17:40
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    01:55
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
  • Did you know that if you travel from Derby to Cardiff via Birmingham, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 30m
      0
      08:40
      Derby
      Riverlights Coach Station
      10:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 3h 5m
    • FlixBus
      4h 5m
      0
      13:05
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      17:10
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
    Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 30m
    0
    08:40
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    15:10
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    08:40
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    17:45
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • National Express
    4h 45m
    0
    14:35
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    19:20
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    8h 40m
    0
    15:10
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    23:50
    Cardiff
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    8h 49m
    0
    15:10
    Derby
    Riverlights Coach Station
    23:59
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19

Frequency of bus connections between Derby and Cardiff

See here how frequent the connections between Derby and Cardiff are, during different times and days of the week.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 19 daily coaches from Derby to Cardiff. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Derby and Cardiff.
The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 24 coaches from Derby to Cardiff, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Derby and Cardiff, with 1 offers.

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Facts about coaches from Derby to Cardiff

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 16 times every day by bus from Derby to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Derby to Cardiff starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus £12
Fastest Bus 4h 40m
Earliest Coach 01:55
Latest Coach 17:40
Daily Bus Connections 16 Ø
Distance 197.9 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Derby to Cardiff

Every day, 16 buses from 2 coach companies leave Derby for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 23/06/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 16/06
Tuesday 17/06
Wednesday 18/06
Thursday 19/06
Friday 20/06
Saturday 21/06
Sunday 22/06
Monday 23/06
£17
Tuesday 24/06
£15
Wednesday 25/06
Thursday 26/06
£12
Friday 27/06
£12
Saturday 28/06
Sunday 29/06
£16
Monday 30/06
£15
Tuesday 01/07
Wednesday 02/07
Thursday 03/07
Friday 04/07
£12
Saturday 05/07
Sunday 06/07
Monday 07/07
Tuesday 08/07
Wednesday 09/07
£11
Thursday 10/07
Friday 11/07
Saturday 12/07
Sunday 13/07

The cheapest time to travel from Derby to Cardiff

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Derby to Cardiff, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £12, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Derby to Cardiff. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £17.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Derby to Cardiff, with £12. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £48.

How to save money travelling from Derby to Cardiff

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Derby to Cardiff in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Derby to Cardiff, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Derby to Cardiff are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Derby to Cardiff

These are the most booked bus companies between Derby to Cardiff from our users.

National Express from Derby to Cardiff

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Derby to Cardiff:

Cheapest Price £12
Fastest Coach 4h 40m
Earliest Coach 01:55
Last Coach 17:40
Daily Connections 16 Ø
Found on 19/06/2025

All bus stations and stops in Derby and Cardiff

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Derby and Cardiff.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Derby to Cardiff? Compare all modes of transports from Derby to Cardiff.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Derby to Cardiff

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Derby to Cardiff? Or which bus companies serve the route Derby to Cardiff? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Derby to Cardiff bus

How much does a Derby - Cardiff coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Derby - Cardiff bus trip is available from £12 and takes 6h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Derby to Cardiff?

The connection Derby to Cardiff is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £83. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Derby - Cardiff route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Derby to Cardiff is offered by roughly 16 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Cardiff from Derby take?

The quickest coach from Derby to Cardiff is provided by National Express and takes 4h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £19. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Derby to Cardiff?

The earliest bus to Cardiff departs from Derby at 01:55. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Derby to Cardiff?

The latest bus to Cardiff departs from Derby at 17:40. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Derby - Cardiff route?

Passengers looking to travel from Derby to Cardiff can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Cardiff?

You can check all the direct connections between Derby and Cardiff by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Cardiff from Derby?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Derby Cardiff bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Derby Cardiff bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Derby to Cardiff on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Derby to Cardiff

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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