The average train between Strood and Derby takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Strood 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 Strood and Derby. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Strood is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Derby at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Strood to Derby. However, there are services departing from Strood station and arriving at Derby station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Strood to Derby train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.
Strood to Derby train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Strood to Derby train tickets online with Southeastern and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Strood and Derby is 216.1 km. The road distance is 257 km.
You can take a train from Strood to Derby via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 32m.