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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Gravesend among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, while a train costs an average of £77.
Distance: 207 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£77 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest | £42 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Gravesend:
A coach is £61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Gravesend costing on average £77.
Other travel options to Gravesend take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 9m.
You'll arrive about 54m sooner (1h 57m by train vs 2h 51m by car). Tickets start at around £77 compared to roughly £42 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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The most popular day trips by train from Gravesend are London, Canterbury, Maidstone, Rochester and Chatham. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Gravesend on Omio.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Canterbury is best known for its cathedral, medieval streets and long role in English religious history. Its compact centre mixes historic buildings with a lively student atmosphere, independent shops and riverside walks.
Maidstone, the county town of Kent, sits on the River Medway and is known for nearby Leeds Castle and its market-town roots. The centre combines shops, museums and parks with a practical, lived-in feel.
Rochester is a historic Kent city known for its Norman castle, cathedral and links to Charles Dickens. Its cobbled high street and position on the River Medway give it a traditional English character.
Chatham in Kent is best known for its historic naval dockyard and strong maritime character. It has a practical town-centre feel, with museums, dockside history and nearby Rochester adding extra heritage.
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Gravesend:
A coach is £61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Gravesend costing on average £77.
Other travel options to Gravesend take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 9m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Gravesend as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
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