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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Derby is to bus via Leicester which costs £26 - £45 and takes 8h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Derby is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Derby. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Derby via Bournemouth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Poole to Derby?

The distance between Poole and Derby is 221 miles. The road distance is 182.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Derby without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £95 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Poole to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Derby bus from?

Poole to Derby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Derby train from?

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

Train or bus from Poole to Derby?

The best way to get from Poole to Derby is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the Poole to Derby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Poole to Derby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Poole to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Derby is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Poole to Derby.

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

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Poole to Derby - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain Birmingham New Street - Nottingham / ...
5h 9m
£95–151
Bus via Leicester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Copeland Streetbus Sky
8h 51m
£27–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
7h 59m
£38–66
Drive 181.5 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Derbycar 181.5 mi
3h 57m
£45–65
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to East Midlands Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane SOU - EMA
6h 20m
£101–243
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane SOU - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
6h 34m
£79–303
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
6h 26m
£121–348

Poole to Derby by train

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Distance: 220.1 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Derby via Bournemouth and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 59m.

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