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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Derby is to bus via Leicester which costs £27 - £45 and takes 8h 57m.

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 3h 57m 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 Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

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 Bournemouth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Poole to Derby?

The distance between Poole and Derby is 219 miles. The road distance is 182.5 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 55m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m 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 Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Poole to Derby?

The best way to get from Poole to Derby is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £75 and takes 8h 16m.

Where does the Poole to Derby bus arrive?

Poole to Derby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Poole to Derby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Poole to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Derby is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Poole to Derby.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain Reading - Leeds / ...
4h 55m
£94–150
Bus via Leicester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Copeland Streetbus Sky
8h 57m
£27–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
8h 16m
£29–71
Drive 181.5 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Derbycar 181.5 mi
3h 57m
£45–65
Train, fly
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 25m
£101–253

Poole to Derby by train

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Distance: 218.2 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 8h 16m.

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