Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Derby

See all options

There are 6 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.

  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 11m
    £114–180

  2. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk061
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Derby Bus Stationbus bus Uk900 / ...
    8h 35m
    £29–47

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 230
    7h 45m
    £48–116

  4. Drive 181.5 mi

    1. Drive from Poole to Derbycar car 181.5 mi
    3h 57m
    £44–64

  5. Train, fly to East Midlands Airport

    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane SOU - EMA
    6h 23m
    £98–249

  6. Train, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Poole 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
    4h 56m
    £121–256

Poole to Derby by train

Calendar93Weekly Trains
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£114Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Poole to Derby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 220.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 45m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There