The average train between Derby and Ashford takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is an hourly train service from Derby to Ashford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Derby and Ashford. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Ashford at 12:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Ashford. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Ashford station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Derby to Ashford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Ashford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Derby to Ashford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Southeastern.
The distance between Derby and Ashford is 254.7 km. The road distance is 295 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Ashford International via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 35m.