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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Dorset is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 10h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Dorset is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Derby Bus Station and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via London Victoria, Bus Station and Tesco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Birmingham New Street and Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Derby to Dorset?

The distance between Derby and Dorset is 243 miles. The road distance is 182 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £140 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Derby to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Dorset bus from?

Derby to Dorset bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Dorset train from?

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

Train or bus from Derby to Dorset?

The best way to get from Derby to Dorset is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £140 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 10h 20m.

Where does the Derby to Dorset bus arrive?

Derby to Dorset bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Derby to Dorset train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Derby to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Dorset is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Derby to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2502+ hotels available in Dorset.

Derby to Dorset - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Dorset by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 5m
£141–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk004 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
10h 20m
£40–85
Drive 180.9 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Dorsetcar 180.9 mi
3h 53m
£45–64
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Derby to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
7h 15m
£107–175

Derby to Dorset by bus

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Distance: 242 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Dorset via Birmingham New Street, Bournemouth, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via London Victoria, Seldown Coach Station, Bus Station, and Tesco in around 10h 20m.

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