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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Swanage is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Swanage is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Derby Bus Station and arriving at Mowlem Court via London Victoria and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Swanage?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Wareham via Birmingham New Street and Winchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Derby to Swanage?

The distance between Derby and Swanage is 230 miles. The road distance is 193 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Swanage without a car is to train and line 50 bus which takes 6h 28m and costs £95 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Derby to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Swanage bus from?

Derby to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Swanage train from?

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

Train or bus from Derby to Swanage?

The best way to get from Derby to Swanage is to bus which takes 8h 58m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £95 - £170 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Derby to Swanage bus arrive?

Derby to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Derby to Swanage train arrive?

Derby to Swanage train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Derby to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Swanage is 193 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Derby to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2096+ hotels available in Swanage.

Derby to Swanage - 4 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 50 bus
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
6h 28m
£96–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk004 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
8h 58m
£35–67
Drive 191.9 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Swanagecar 191.9 mi
4h 12m
£48–69
Train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Winchestertrain
3. Take the train from Winchester to Warehamtrain
6h 45m
£95–165

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Distance: 229.1 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Mowlem Court via London Victoria and Bournemouth Station in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Derby to Bus Station via Birmingham New Street, Winchester, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 6h 45m.

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