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The cheapest and fastest trains from Ashford to Derby
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£95
Average price
£95
Fastest journey
2 h 12 m
Average duration
2 h 15 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
255 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ashford to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ashford to Derby will cost around £95 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £95.
Fast trains
To travel from Ashford to Derby you need to make at least one change.

05:102h18
Ashford07:28Derby
£951One-way
1 change

06:132h17
Ashford08:30Derby
£951One-way
1 change

06:462h24
Ashford09:10Derby
£951One-way
1 change

07:162h13
Ashford09:29Derby
£951One-way
1 change

07:462h25
Ashford10:11Derby
£951One-way
1 change

09:162h12
Ashford11:28Derby
£951One-way
1 change

07:162h13
Ashford09:29Derby
£951One-way
1 change

08:162h14
Ashford10:30Derby
£951One-way
1 change

06:132h17
Ashford08:30Derby
£951One-way
1 change

05:102h18
Ashford07:28Derby
£951One-way
1 change
Live departures
Ashford to Derby train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 07:03
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:16 Ashford | 2h13 | 09:29 Derby | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:46 Ashford | 2h25 | 10:11 Derby | 1 change | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
![]() | 05:10 Ashford | 2h18 | 07:28 Derby | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:13 Ashford | 2h17 | 08:30 Derby | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:46 Ashford | 2h24 | 09:10 Derby | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ashford to Derby
Trains from Ashford to Derby run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 255 km |
Average train duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 49m |
First train 03:50 |
Last train 22:40 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Southeastern from Ashford to Derby trainsEast Midlands Trains, Southeastern trains will get you between Ashford and Derby from £51. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 49m
Cheapest Price
£51
East Midlands Trains frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
Southeastern
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 11m
Cheapest Price
£96
Southeastern frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Ashford to Derby train
FAQs: Travel by train from Ashford to Derby easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ashford to Derby.

The train distance from Ashford to Derby is 255 km.
The train journey from Ashford to Derby covers a distance of 255 km and takes approximately 2h 49m. Trains run 3 per day.
The first train from Ashford to Derby leaves at 3:50.
Booking trains from Ashford to Derby in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The last train from Ashford to Derby departs at 22:40.
Trains from Ashford to Derby run approximately 3 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Ashford to Derby.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Ashford to Derby.
There is no night train service from Ashford to Derby.
The cost of a train ticket from Ashford to Derby can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £51, while the average price tends to be around £51.
The cheapest way to get from Ashford to Derby is by train, costing approximately £51.
The train station in Ashford that goes to Derby is Ashford International (AFK), and it arrives at Derby station (DBY).
Yes, you can take the train from Ashford to Derby.
To travel from Ashford to Derby, you can take a train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ashford and Derby
Ashford
Derby
The major train station for departures in Ashford is Ashford International. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ashford International for your trip from Ashford to Derby.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 21:30 Sunday 06:00 - 21:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Car Park A
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: These are located in the booking hall on the domestic side of the station. They are also located in the subway adjacent to the gateline on the international side of the station.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platforms - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platforms- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: on platform 1/2 there is a heated waiting room on platform 5/6 there is a heated waiting shelter The Station has a range of perch and standard height seating on all platforms.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: behind bus stop front of station
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Ashford International
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the station forecourt outside the booking hall.
The major train station for arrivals in Derby is Derby. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Derby for your journey to Derby from Ashford.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Derby
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
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