Derby to Canterbury Trains

Derby to Canterbury trains

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The average train between Derby and Canterbury takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Canterbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 7m
Duration: 198 mi
Distance: £123
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...

3h 12m

£102–167

Derby to Canterbury train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, September 11, 2026

9:32 AM → 12:34 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 1:34 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
11:32 AM → 2:34 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
12:32 PM → 3:34 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, September 12, 2026

4:47 AM → 7:34 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
6:02 AM → 8:34 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 9:34 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 10:34 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, September 13, 2026

7:57 AM → 11:07 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 13m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 1:07 PM
3h 13m • 1 change
11:26 AM → 2:34 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
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