What is the cheapest way to get from Derby to Dorset?

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Dorset is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Derby to Dorset?

The fastest way to get from Derby to Dorset is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

How far is it from Derby to Dorset?

The distance between Derby and Dorset is 243 miles. The road distance is 182.1 miles.

How do I travel from Derby to Dorset without a car?

The best way to get from Derby to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £55 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Derby to Dorset?

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Derby to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Dorset bus from?

Derby to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Derby to Dorset?

The best way to get from Derby to Dorset is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £55 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 9h 56m.

Where does the Derby to Dorset bus arrive?

Derby to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Derby to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Dorset is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Derby to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2203+ hotels available in Dorset.

Derby to Dorset - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Dorset by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 4m
£55–210
Drive 181.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Derby to Dorsetcar 181.1 mi
3h 50m
£44–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
9h 56m
£45–107
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Derby to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
7h 10m
£62–280

Derby to Dorset by bus

4Weekly Buses

9h 56mAverage Duration

£45Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 242 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Dorset via Birmingham New Street, Bournemouth, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station in around 9h 56m.

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