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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Derby is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 8h 35m.

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 4h 3m 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 London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

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 Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Poole to Derby?

The distance between Poole and Derby is 214 miles. The road distance is 179.5 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 4h 49m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m 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 South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Derby?

The best way to get from Poole to Derby is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via London, which costs £22 - £110 and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the Poole to Derby bus arrive?

Poole to Derby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Poole to Derby train arrive?

Poole to Derby train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Poole to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Derby is 180 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Poole to Derby.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Derby?

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Poole to Derby - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Poole to Derby by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Derbytrain Southampton Central - Newcastle / ...
4h 49m
£104–161
Bus via London
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 440 / ...
8h 14m
£23–110
Drive 178.5 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Derbycar 178.5 mi
4h 3m
£43–63
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 21m
£112–279
Train via Birmingham
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 50m
£107–161
Bus
1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Derby Bus Stationbus Uk900 / ...
8h 35m
£24–40
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
5h
£114–245
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
£120–350

Poole to Derby by train

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4h 49mAverage Duration

£104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 212.8 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Derby via Southampton Central in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 8h 14m.

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