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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Sherborne is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Sherborne is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Sherborne?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Sherborne. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Greenhill via Sewage Works, Town Hall and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Sherborne?

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 5h 11m.

How far is it from Derby to Sherborne?

The distance between Derby and Sherborne is 218 miles. The road distance is 167.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Sherborne without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Derby to Sherborne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Sherborne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Derby to Sherborne train from?

Derby to Sherborne train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Sherborne?

The best way to get from Derby to Sherborne is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 28m.

Where does the Derby to Sherborne bus arrive?

Derby to Sherborne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Derby to Sherborne train arrive?

Derby to Sherborne train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Derby to Sherborne?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Sherborne is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Derby to Sherborne.

How do I get a train ticket from Derby to Sherborne?

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Where can I stay near Sherborne?

There are 779+ hotels available in Sherborne.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Sherbornetrain
5h 11m
£91–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G28
8h 28m
£33–50
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376 / ...
6h 7m
£63–95
Drive 166.2 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Sherbornecar 166.2 mi
3h 26m
£42–60

Derby to Sherborne by train

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Distance: 217.2 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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 5h 11m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Park twice a week. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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