How to get to Ashford from Derby

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Compare train for Derby to Ashford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Ashford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £139 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £139, while a train costs an average of £139.

Distance: 255 km

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Train
Driving

£139

Average Price

Cheapest

£51

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 40m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 10m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 24m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

East Midlands Railway

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The cheapest way to travel from Derby to Ashford is a train with an average price of £139.
The fastest way to travel from Derby to Ashford is by train with an average journey time of 2h 40m.
Yes, you can take a train between Derby and Ashford.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 1h 14m sooner (2h 10m by train vs 3h 24m by car). Tickets start at around £139 compared to roughly £51 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Derby to Ashford

How to get to Ashford from Derby by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Derby to Ashford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • East Midlands Railways
    15:072h37
    Derby
    17:44Ashford
    £971One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • East Midlands Railways
    15:072h37
    Derby
    17:44Ashford
    £971One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • East Midlands Railways
    15:072h37
    Derby
    17:44Ashford
    £971One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • East Midlands Railways
    16:062h38
    Derby
    18:44Ashford
    £971One-way
    1 change
  • East Midlands Railways
    14:062h39
    Derby
    16:45Ashford
    £971One-way
    1 change
  • East Midlands Railways
    17:012h41
    Derby
    19:42Ashford
    £971One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Derby to Ashford

Travel to Ashford 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 Derby to Ashford.

FAQs
You can travel between Derby and Ashford by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Derby to Ashford is a train with an average price of £139.
The fastest way to travel from Derby to Ashford is by train with an average journey time of 2h 40m.
The Derby to Ashford distance is approximately 255 km.
The average frequency per day from Derby to Ashford is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Ashford as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Derby to Ashford:
  • Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Ashford International (AFK).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Derby to Ashford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with East Midlands Railway to go to Ashford by train.
Omio customers who travel from Derby to Ashford often also extend their vacation to go to London, London St Pancras International (STP), Paris, Canterbury, Stratford International (SFA). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ashford and these popular destinations at a great price.
To travel from Derby to Ashford, you can take a train.
A stay of 2-3 days in Ashford is generally sufficient to explore its attractions, including the Ashford Designer Outlet, Godinton House and Gardens, and nearby countryside.

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