The average train between Derby and Whitstable takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Whitstable. 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 Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 10:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Whitstable station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Derby to Whitstable train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Whitstable train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Whitstable station.
Book your Derby to Whitstable train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Southeastern.
The distance between Derby and Whitstable is 243.5 km. The road distance is 299 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Whitstable via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 46m.