The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Tonbridge
Cheapest price
£48
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
4 h 58 m
Average duration
4 h 58 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
227 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Tonbridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Tonbridge will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £48.
Of the 1 trains that leave Derby for Tonbridge 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 227 km distance in an average of 4 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 58 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.


Live departures
Derby to Tonbridge train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Tonbridge trains for tomorrow, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:32 Derby | 4h58 | 12:30 Tonbridge | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Tonbridge
Trains from Derby to Tonbridge run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £82 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:04, the last at 18:32. The fastest train covers the 227 km distance in 2h 31m.
Distance 227 km |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £82 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 31m |
First train 04:04 |
Last train 18:32 |
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FAQs: Derby to Tonbridge train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Tonbridge 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 Tonbridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Tonbridge
- 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 05:40 - 21:40 Saturday 05:40 - 21:10 Sunday 06:30 - 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 - Step free access to the booking hall from Railway Approach Road. Steps and step free access via lifts down to all platforms from the booking hall. Step free access from the blue badge parking in Barden Road direct to platform 3 and 4 for services away from London. Step free access via the station overbridge and lifts to platforms 1 and 2 for services towards London, Redhill ( for Gatwick) and Tunbridge Wells.
- 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: booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance is available from this station from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: On Platforms 1 and 2 and also platform 3.- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1/ 2 and also platform 3- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 3- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platform 3 and 1/2 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3/4, 1/2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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: Front of the station
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