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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

Kent to Derby train times

Trains run hourly between Kent and Derby. The earliest departure is at 12:47 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 Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternEast Midlands Railways3h 26m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternEast Midlands Railways3h 23m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternEast Midlands Railways3h 24m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternEast Midlands Railways3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternEast Midlands Railways6h 40m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternEast Midlands Railways2h 54m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternEast Midlands Railways2h 53m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternEast Midlands Railways2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternEast Midlands Railways5h 44m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternEast Midlands Railways2h 54m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternEast Midlands Railways2h 53m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternEast Midlands Railways2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternEast Midlands Railways5h 44m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternEast Midlands Railways2h 54m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternEast Midlands Railways2h 53m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternEast Midlands Railways2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternEast Midlands Railways5h 44m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternEast Midlands Railways2h 54m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternEast Midlands Railways2h 53m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternEast Midlands Railways2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternEast Midlands Railways5h 44m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternEast Midlands Railways2h 54m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternEast Midlands Railways2h 53m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternEast Midlands Railways2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternEast Midlands Railways6h 22m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternEast Midlands Railways2h 55m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternEast Midlands Railways2h 49m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternEast Midlands Railways2h 49m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kent to Derby? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Kent to Derby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 193.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Kent, England and Derby, England?

You can take a train from Lenham to Derby via Ashford International and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 9m.

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