The average train between Dover and Derby takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover to Derby. 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 Dover and Derby. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Derby at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Derby. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Derby station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Dover to Derby train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Derby train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Dover to Derby train tickets online with Southeastern and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Dover and Derby is 276.3 km. The road distance is 329 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Derby via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 6m.