How to travel from Derby to Bournemouth

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Compare train and bus for Derby to Bournemouth

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Derby to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a train costs an average of €29.

Distance: 152 miles (246 km)

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€36

Average price

Cheapest

€86

Average price

7h 28m

Average total duration

6h 58m

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30m

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4h 26m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 56m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Derby to Bournemouth

How to get from Derby to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Derby to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
11:15AM7h55
Derby
07:10PMBournemouth
$361One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
11:15AM7h55
Derby
07:10PMBournemouth
$361One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
11:15AM7h55
Derby
07:10PMBournemouth
$361One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
03:10PM8h45
Derby
11:55PMBournemouth
$411One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Derby to Bournemouth

Travel to Bournemouth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Derby to Bournemouth.

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There are 2 options to travel between Derby and Bournemouth including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Derby to Bournemouth is a bus with an average price of $24 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Bournemouth:

A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Bournemouth costing on average $37 (€29).

The fastest way to travel from Derby to Bournemouth is by train with an average journey time of 3h 59m.

Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 50m.

The distance from Derby to Bournemouth is approximately 152 miles (246 km).
The average frequency per day from Derby to Bournemouth is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Bournemouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Derby to Bournemouth:
  • Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
  • Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Derby to Bournemouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Bournemouth by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Bournemouth by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Derby to Bournemouth:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Derby to Bournemouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Southampton, Edinburgh, Manchester, London Victoria (VIC). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bournemouth and these popular destinations at a great price.

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