Derby to Ashford by train

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Overview: trains from Derby to Ashford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Derby to Ashford, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 03:57 View journey
Last train 21:22 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 23m View journey
Distance (km) 254
Trains / day 74 View all
Cheapest journey CA$234.65 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 52m
Train operators 3

Discover Derby to Ashford by train

Planning a train adventure from Derby to Ashford? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Cost of train tickets between Derby and Ashford

The cheapest train tickets from Derby to Ashford start at CA$234.65. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Derby to Ashford is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 3 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Derby to Ashford daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Ashford on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 74 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 03:57: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 21:22: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 05:21: departure of first train on weekends

  • 21:01: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 9 minutes: frequency of train departures

Average train travel time and distance from Derby to Ashford

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 23 minutes, spanning 254 kilometres in total.

How far in advance Derby and Ashford tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Derby and Ashford are available 3 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Additional information on train travel from Derby to Ashford

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Ashford city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Derby to Ashford

Want to know more about your journey from Derby to Ashford? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Derby and Ashford covers 254 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.