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How to get fromDerby to Bournemouthby train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Bournemouth by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Bournemouthtrain train Nottingham - Bournemouth
    4h 2m
    £90–140

  2. Drive  175.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Derby to Bournemouthcar car 175.3 mi
    3h 51m
    £45–64

  3. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane BHX - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain train
    6h 27m
    £71–308

  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    4h 46m
    £93–146

  5. Fly from East Midlands Airport, train

    1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EMA - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain train
    5h 45m
    £109–258

Derby to Bournemouth by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Bournemouth, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Bournemouth 6 times a week. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 4h 2m.

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