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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 $23. 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 $23, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$44 Average price Cheapest | $106 Average price |
7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Derby to Bournemouth
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.
NX440 · NX0359:15 AM7h55Derby, Bus Station5:10 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$561One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX440 · NX0359:15 AM7h55Derby, Bus Station5:10 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$561One-way1 transfer
Fastest
Y12143+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+
P30044+
C724738:04 AM4h44Derby station (DBY)12:48 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$2381One-way3 transfers
Other options
Y12143+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo+
L737678:04 AM4h57Derby station (DBY)1:01 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$1721One-way2 transfers
C75197 · C75174+
L23124+
L737738:53 AM5h08Derby station (DBY)2:01 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$2291One-way3 transfers
C75460+
L23124+
L737738:28 AM5h33Derby station (DBY)2:01 PMBournemouth station (BMH)$2291One-way2 transfers
NX440 · NX0356:50 AM6h50Derby, Bus Station1:40 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$651One-way1 transfer
NX440 · NX03511:15 AM7h30Derby, Bus Station6:45 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$651One-way1 transfer
NX133 · NX1602:40 PM6h50Derby, Bus Station9:30 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$611One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Bournemouth:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Bournemouth costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 50m.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Bournemouth by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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