What is the cheapest way to get from Derby to Kent?

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Kent is to bus which costs £21 - £27 and takes 5h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Derby to Kent?

The fastest way to get from Derby to Kent is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Kent. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Lenham via London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Derby to Kent?

The distance between Derby and Kent is 195 miles. The road distance is 178.5 miles.

How do I travel from Derby to Kent without a car?

The best way to get from Derby to Kent without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 3h 12m and costs £60 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Derby to Kent?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Derby to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Kent train from?

Derby to Kent train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Kent?

The best way to get from Derby to Kent is to train via Ashford International which takes 3h 12m and costs £60 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £27 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Derby to Kent train arrive?

Derby to Kent train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Derby to Kent?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Kent is 178 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Derby to Kent.

How do I get a train ticket from Derby to Kent?

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Where can I stay near Kent?

There are 1076+ hotels available in Kent.

Derby to Kent - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Kent by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Ashford International
best
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras IntlSheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford InternationalSt Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 12m
£61–199
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London VictoriaUk004 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to LenhamLondon Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
5h 51m
£20–100
Drive 177.4 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Kent177.4 mi
2h 58m
£44–63
Train
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras IntlSheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to LenhamLondon Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
4h 9m
£48–207
Bus
1. Take the bus from Derby to ChathamMichalovce
5h 57m
£21–27

Derby to Kent by train

189Weekly Trains

3h 12mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 193.7 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Lenham via London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, Eurobus SK operates a bus from Derby to Chatham 4 times a week. Tickets cost £12–14 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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