Train Kent to Derby from £111 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Kent and Derby takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Kent 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.

3h 12m
Duration: 194 mi
Distance: £111
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Ashford International

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3h 8m

£91–160

Kent to Derby train times

Trains run hourly between Kent and Derby. The earliest departure is at 1:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Derby at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

1:17 PM → 4:07 PM
2h 50m • 2 changes
2:17 PM → 5:09 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
3:17 PM → 6:14 PM
2h 57m • 2 changes
3:49 PM → 6:33 PM
2h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

1:47 AM → 7:27 AM
5h 40m • 2 changes
6:32 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

1:47 AM → 7:27 AM
5h 40m • 2 changes
6:32 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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