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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Kent is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h.

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 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 7m.

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 which takes 3h 7m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m 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.

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?

Book your Derby to Kent train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Kent?

There are 1137+ hotels available in Kent.

Derby to Kent - 4 ways to travel via train, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Kent by train or car

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Train
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 7m
£97–165
Drive 177.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Derby to Kentcar 177.4 mi
3h
£44–64
Train via Tamworth
1. Take the train from Tamworth to London Eustontrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
3h 47m
£74–175
Train #2
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 / ...
3h 51m
£94–167

Derby to Kent by train

227Weekly Trains

3h 7mAverage Duration

£97Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 193.6 mi
Duration: 3h 7m

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 7m.

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