The average train between Margate and Derby takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate 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 Margate and Derby. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Derby at 7:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Derby. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Derby station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Margate to Derby train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Derby train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Margate to Derby train tickets online with Southeastern and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Margate and Derby is 259.8 km. The road distance is 351 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Derby via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 28m.