There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Sherborne by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Derby to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Sherbornetrain
4h 58m£73–294Drive 166.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Derby to Sherbornecar 166.1 mi
3h 25m£40–58Train, line 376 bus, bus
- Take the train from Derby to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the bus from Temple Meads Stn to Bus Stationbus 376 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
5h 12mBus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 134 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
7h 20m
Derby to Sherborne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Sherborne is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Sherborne is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Sherborne. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Greenhill via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Derby to Sherborne. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Sherborne via Bristol Temple Meads and Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Derby and Sherborne is 218 miles. The road distance is 167.1 miles.
The best way to get from Derby to Sherborne without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £70 - £300.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Derby to Sherborne, including transfers.
Derby to Sherborne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Derby to Sherborne train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from Derby to Sherborne is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £70 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Derby, England and Sherborne, Dorset, England?
You can take a train from Derby to Sherborne via Bristol Temple Meads and Salisbury in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Greenhill via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 20m.
Train from Derby to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–220
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Salisbury to Sherborne
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Temple Meads Stn to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Derby to Sherborne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Derby to Sherborne train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Sherborne is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Derby to Sherborne.
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