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There are 6 ways to get from Poole to Derby by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train Birmingham New Street - Nottingham / ...
    5h 10m
    £95–151

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk061
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Derby Bus Stationbus bus Ukn02
    6h 25m
    £27–41

  3. Drive  178.5 mi

    1. Drive from Poole to Derbycar car 178.5 mi
    4h 3m
    £45–64

  4. Train, fly to East Midlands Airport

    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane SOU - EMA
    8h 50m
    £111–263

  5. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    8h 20m
    £42–66

  6. Train, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane SOU - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train
    6h 41m
    £79–313

Poole to Derby by train

Calendar93Weekly Trains
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 220.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to Derby Bus Station via London Heathrow Airport in around 6h 25m.

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