The average train between Maidstone and Derby takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is an hourly train service from Maidstone 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 Maidstone and Derby. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Derby at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Strood and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Derby. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Derby station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Maidstone to Derby train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.
Maidstone to Derby train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Maidstone to Derby train tickets online with Southeastern and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Maidstone and Derby is 229 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone West to Derby via Strood and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 17m.