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 £18 - £65 and takes 6h 10m.

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 25m and costs £45 - £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 hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 10m.

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 25m.

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 25m and costs £45 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m 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 National Express, 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 25m and costs £45 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham Airport (BHX), which costs £20 - £70 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Derby to Gatwick bus arrive?

Derby to Gatwick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at B'ham Airport Bus Terminal 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 - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Gatwick by train, bus, or car

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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 Bedford - Brighton / ...
2h 25m
£49–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to North Terminal Bus Stationbus 230
6h 10m
£18–65
Bus via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to B'ham Airport Bus Terminalbus 466
2. Take the bus from B'ham Airport Bus Terminal to North Terminal Bus Stationbus 210
4h 40m
£20–67
Drive 159.9 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Gatwickcar 159.9 mi
2h 45m
£40–57
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Oxfordtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to North Terminal Bus Stationbus Lgw
5h 2m
£51–107

Derby to Gatwick by train

227Weekly Trains

2h 25mAverage Duration

£49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 157 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

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 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to North Terminal Bus Station via B'ham Airport Bus Terminal in around 4h 40m.

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