Kent to Derby Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Kent and Derby takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is an hourly train service 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 10m
Duration: 194 mi
Distance: £111
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Ashford International

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3h 12m

£88–149

Kent to Derby train times

Trains run hourly between Kent and Derby. The earliest departure is at 1:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Derby at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

9:18 AM → 12:09 PM
2h 50m • 2 changes
9:48 AM → 12:27 PM
2h 39m • 2 changes
10:18 AM → 1:07 PM
2h 48m • 2 changes
10:46 AM → 1:27 PM
2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

1:43 AM → 7:27 AM
5h 44m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

1:43 AM → 7:27 AM
5h 44m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

1:43 AM → 7:27 AM
5h 44m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

1:43 AM → 7:27 AM
5h 44m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:43 AM → 8:06 AM
6h 22m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:16 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 12:26 PM
3h 8m • 2 changes
10:17 AM → 1:43 PM
3h 26m • 2 changes
11:17 AM → 2:41 PM
3h 24m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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