How to travel from Derby to Bournemouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Derby and Bournemouth is around 314km (195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Derby to Bournemouth by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BournemouthDerby if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Sheffield and then to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £265($315)
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Train via Birmingham New Street

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Bournemouth.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £125($150)

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Bournemouth Station off Holdenhurst Rd.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £25($30)
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Drive

Drive to Bournemouth.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance314km (195 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Derby and Bournemouth

There are several options for getting from Derby to Bournemouth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £36 ($43).

The distance between Derby and Bournemouth is around 314km (195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 246km (153 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Derby and Bournemouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Derby to Bournemouth is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £36 ($43).

The cheapest way to travel between Derby and Bournemouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Derby and Bournemouth. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Derby to Bournemouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International, Euston station and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

East Midlands Railways, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Derby and Bournemouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Derby and Bournemouth. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Derby to Bournemouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Derby and Bournemouth. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Derby to Bournemouth. We recommend that you take the train to Sheffield and then to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Bournemouth is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Derby and Bournemouth. The distance is around 314km (195 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Derby to Bournemouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Derby and Bournemouth

Transport options from Derby to Bournemouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 40m
£265($315)
hourly471km (292 miles)
Plane and Train4h 30m
£590($695)
hourly720km (447 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street + 1 similar
3h 55m
£125($150)
every 3 hours345km (214 miles)
Train3h 55m
£100($120)
hourly383km (238 miles)
Bus
5h 30m
£25($30)
every 20 mins379km (235 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
£36($43)
on demand314km (195 miles)

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Airports near Bournemouth

The following major airports near Bournemouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44km (28 miles) from Bournemouth
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Bournemouth