What is the cheapest way to get from Derby to Gatwick?

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Gatwick is to bus which costs £21 - £70 and takes 5h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Derby to Gatwick?

The fastest way to get from Derby to Gatwick is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £50 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Gatwick?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at North Terminal Bus Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Gatwick Airport via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Derby to Gatwick?

The distance between Derby and Gatwick is 158 miles. The road distance is 160.9 miles.

How do I travel from Derby to Gatwick without a car?

The best way to get from Derby to Gatwick without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £50 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Derby to Gatwick?

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Derby to Gatwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Gatwick bus from?

Derby to Gatwick bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Gatwick train from?

Derby to Gatwick train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Gatwick?

The best way to get from Derby to Gatwick is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £50 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £70 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Derby to Gatwick bus arrive?

Derby to Gatwick bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at North Terminal Bus Station.

Where does the Derby to Gatwick train arrive?

Derby to Gatwick train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Derby to Gatwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Gatwick is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Derby to Gatwick.

How do I get a train ticket from Derby to Gatwick?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Derby to Gatwick?

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Derby to Gatwick - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Gatwick by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
2h 24m
£52–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to North Terminal Bus Stationbus Uk900
5h 45m
£21–70
Drive 159.9 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Gatwickcar 159.9 mi
2h 45m
£40–57
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to North Terminal Bus Stationbus
5h
£73–285

Derby to Gatwick by train

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2h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 157 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Gatwick, England?

You can take a train from Derby to Gatwick Airport via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, Atlantic Travel GB Ltd operates a bus from Bus Station to North Terminal Bus Station every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 5h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.

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