Trains tickets from Cardiff to Derby

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 20 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff Central
    Arrival time: August 20 at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 20 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff Central
    Arrival time: August 20 at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 20 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff Central
    Arrival time: August 20 at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 20 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff Central
    Arrival time: August 20 at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 20 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff Central
    Arrival time: August 20 at
    Destination city: Derby
    Destination location: Derby
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cardiff to Derby.

Bus
Average Price$20 - $89Average Duration10h 10m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$49 - $169Average Duration2h 46m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$19 - $19Average Duration2h 30m
8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Cardiff to Derby

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 $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day
10h 10mAverage Duration
$20Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Train Cardiff to Derby: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$73
Average train trip duration2h 46m
Number of daily trains6
Earliest train departure7:45am
Distance123 miles (198 km)
Latest train departure5:45pm

Cardiff to Derby Train

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

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$47
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$52
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cardiff to Derby was searched and found on Aug 18, 2025 with a price of $47

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

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Derby you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Cardiff and Derby, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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Train from Derby to Cardiff

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