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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Derby is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £30 - £50 and takes 10h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Derby is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Swanage to Derby?

The distance between Swanage and Derby is 230 miles. The road distance is 196.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Derby without a car is to line 50 bus and train which takes 6h 4m and costs £95 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Swanage to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Derby bus from?

Swanage to Derby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where does the Swanage to Derby bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swanage to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Derby is 197 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Swanage to Derby.

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2313+ hotels available in Derby.

Swanage to Derby - 6 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, bus, car, and plane

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

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Line 50 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
6h 4m
£96–150
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Derby Bus Stationbus Uk900 / ...
10h 16m
£30–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
9h 4m
£37–65
Drive 195.5 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Derbycar 195.5 mi
4h 6m
£49–71
Train, fly to East Midlands Airport
1. Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane SOU - EMA
7h 44m
£106–262
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Wareham 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
6h 18m
£120–277

Swanage to Derby by bus and train

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6h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 229.1 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 4m.

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