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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 an average ticket price of $79 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $79, while a train costs an average of $170.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$79 Average price Cheapest | $170 Average price | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Bournemouth:
A bus is $92 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Bournemouth costing on average $170 (€143).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 28m.
Tickets start at around $170 (€143) compared to roughly $63 (€53) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-107.36 (€-90.22). The journey takes 3h 54m versus 3h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Derby to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Derby to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:15 AM7h55Derby6:10 PMBournemouth$431One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:15 AM7h55Derby6:10 PMBournemouth$431One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:40 PM7h20Derby12:00 AMBournemouth$571One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Bournemouth:
A bus is $92 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Bournemouth costing on average $170 (€143).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 28m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 7 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.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway to go to Bournemouth by train.
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