The average train between Derby and Dover takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Dover. 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 Dover. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Dover at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Dover. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Dover station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Derby to Dover train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Dover train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Derby to Dover train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Southeastern.
The distance between Derby and Dover is 276.3 km. The road distance is 329 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Dover Priory via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 25m.