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

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Derby is to bus which costs £18 - £85 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Derby is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £70 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick and Derby?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from North Terminal Bus Station station and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Derby. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Derby via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Gatwick to Derby?

The distance between Gatwick and Derby is 158 miles. The road distance is 160.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gatwick to Derby without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Gatwick to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Derby bus from?

Gatwick to Derby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Derby train from?

Gatwick to Derby train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train, bus or fly from Gatwick to Derby?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Derby is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham Airport (BHX), which costs £35 - £85 and takes 5h 25m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £300 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Gatwick to Derby bus arrive?

Gatwick to Derby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at B'ham Airport Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Gatwick to Derby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gatwick to Derby?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Derby?

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Gatwick to Derby - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Gatwick to Derby 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 Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2h 42m
£75–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 230
6h 15m
£18–85
Bus via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to B'ham Airport Bus Terminalbus 210
2. Take the bus from B'ham Airport Bus Terminal to Bus Stationbus 466
5h 25m
£35–82
Drive 159.6 mi
1. Drive from Gatwick to Derbycar 159.6 mi
2h 45m
£39–57
Fly London Gatwick Airport to East Midlands Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane LGW - EMA
4h 6m
£95–299
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Derbytrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
5h 14m
£89–147
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane LGW - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
4h 46m
£79–187
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
5h 11m
£90–265

Gatwick to Derby by train

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2h 42mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Gatwick to Derby.

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Distance: 157 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

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

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Derby via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Bus Station via B'ham Airport Bus Terminal in around 5h 25m.

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