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 £15 - £17 and takes 6h 35m.

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 3h and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Kent?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby to Kent. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Dickley Wood via Waterfront Bus Station and Earl Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

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 13m.

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 13m and costs £50 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Derby to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Kent bus from?

Derby to Kent bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Derby station.

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 13m and costs £50 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £17 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Derby to Kent bus arrive?

Derby to Kent bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Chatham station.

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 3h 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?

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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

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Train via Ashford International
best
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 13m
£55–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Derby to Chathambus Michalovce
6h 35m
£15–17
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
5h 59m
£23–99
Drive 177.4 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Kentcar 177.4 mi
3h
£44–63
Train
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
4h 7m
£50–209

Derby to Kent by train

193Weekly Trains

3h 13mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 193.7 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

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 13m. 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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