The average train between Derby and Grays takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Derby to Grays. 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 every 30 minutes between Derby and Grays. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Grays at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 49m • 1 change

2h 5m • 1 change

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2h 27m • 1 change

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2h 11m • 1 change

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2h 7m • 1 change

2h 10m • 1 change

2h 9m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Grays. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Grays station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Derby to Grays train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Grays train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Book your Derby to Grays train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Southeastern.
The distance between Derby and Grays is 202.4 km. The road distance is 242 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Derby to London St Pancras Intl hourly. Tickets cost £60–95 and the journey takes 1h 37m.