The average train between Derby and Gatwick takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Derby to Gatwick. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Derby and Gatwick. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Gatwick at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Gatwick station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Derby to Gatwick train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Gatwick train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Derby to Gatwick train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Thameslink.
The distance between Derby and Gatwick is 214.4 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Gatwick Airport via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 25m.