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 £25 - £45 and takes 8h 12m.

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 £45 - £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 Bus Station and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

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 Winchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

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 via Winchester which takes 6h 18m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m 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 National Express, depart from 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 via Winchester which takes 6h 18m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Derby to Dorset bus arrive?

Derby to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park 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 2447+ 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 via Winchester
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Winchestertrain
3. Take the train from Winchester to Moreton (Dorset)train
6h 18m
£110–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G28
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
8h 12m
£26–45
Drive 180.9 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Dorsetcar 180.9 mi
3h 53m
£45–65
Train
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 5m
£95–159

Derby to Dorset by bus

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8h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 242 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Dorset via Birmingham New Street, Winchester, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station in around 8h 12m.

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