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How to get fromDorset to Derbyby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Dorset to Derby by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train Birmingham New Street - Nottingham / ...
    5h 27m
    £134–197

  2. Drive 181.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dorset to Derbycar car 181.2 mi
    3h 50m
    £45–65

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus bus Cr5
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Temple Meads Stnbus bus 376
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain train
    8h 29m
    £73–105

  4. Train, fly to East Midlands Airport

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane SOU - EMA
    8h 11m
    £125–295

  5. Train via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 56m
    £104–166

  6. Train, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    4. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain train
    6h 42m
    £129–271

Dorset to Derby by bus and train

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration8h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Dorset, England and Derby, England?

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Derby via Moreton (Dorset), Bournemouth, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 27m.

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