The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Dover
Cheapest price
£147
Average price
£147
Fastest journey
3 h 9 m
Average duration
3 h 9 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
275 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Dover is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Dover will cost around £147 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £147.
Of the 1 trains that leave Derby for Dover every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 275 km distance in an average of 3 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 9 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Derby to Dover
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Dover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £57.
Distance: 275 km
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£122 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 8m Average total duration 7h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Derby to Dover train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Dover trains for today, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 09:09 Derby | 3h04 | 12:13 Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:32 Derby | 3h23 | 13:55 Dover | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Dover
Trains from Derby to Dover run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £57 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:40, the last at 21:34. The fastest train covers the 275 km distance in 3h 4m.
Distance 275 km |
Average train duration 2h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £57 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 4m |
First train 03:40 |
Last train 21:34 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Derby to Dover trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Derby and Dover from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Derby to Dover train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Dover by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dover, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Dover
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 21:30 Sunday 06:15 - 21:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 via booking hall.
- 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: At the front 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
- Toilets Location: platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: There are waiting facilities on all platforms. Only available when staff present. Heated waiting room only on platform 1.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
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