The average train between Derby and Kent takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is an hourly train service from Derby to Kent. 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 Kent. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Kent at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Kent. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Kent station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Derby to Kent train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Kent train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Derby to Kent train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Southeastern.
The distance between Derby and Kent is 238.8 km. The road distance is 312 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Lenham via London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International in around 3h 12m.