How to travel from Dover to Derby, United Kingdom

The distance between Dover and Derby is around 329km (204 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Dover to Derby by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Derby.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £80($95)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Derby.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance338km (210 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dover and Derby

There are several options for getting from Dover to Derby by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £80 ($95) and will take around 2h 45m.

The distance between Dover and Derby is around 329km (204 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 276km (172 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Dover and Derby by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dover to Derby is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £80 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Dover and Derby, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £80 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dover and Derby. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dover to Derby. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

South Eastern Trains Service, East Midlands Railways, Avanti West Coast and London Midland run train services between Dover and Derby. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dover and Derby. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International and then to Derby. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dover to Derby. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International and then to Derby. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Derby is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Derby. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dover and Derby. The distance is around 338km (210 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dover to Derby is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £80 ($95).

How do I get from Dover to Derby

Compare travel optionsbetween Dover and Derby

Transport options from Dover to Derby
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 45m
£80($95)
hourly329km (204 miles)
Train via St Pancras International2h 45m
£115($135)
5 times a day339km (211 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
£58($69)
on demand338km (210 miles)

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Airports near Derby

The following major airports near Derby offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Derby
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Derby
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Derby