The average train between Derby and Gillingham takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is an hourly train service from Derby to Gillingham. 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 Gillingham. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Gillingham at 7:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Gillingham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Derby to Gillingham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Gillingham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Gillingham (Kent) station.
Book your Derby to Gillingham train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Derby and Gillingham is 219.5 km. The road distance is 262 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Gillingham (Kent) via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 37m.