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Derby to Gatwick Airport buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Derby and Gatwick Airport takes 3h 55m. There is at least one bus per day from Derby to Gatwick Airport. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 55m
Duration
170 mi
Distance
£43
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Derby to Gatwick Airport bus times

Buses run once daily between Derby and Gatwick Airport. The service departs Derby at 3:10 AM at night, which arrives into Gatwick Airport at 07:05:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    FlixBusOxford Bus Company3h 55m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    FlixBusOxford Bus Company3h 55m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    FlixBusOxford Bus Company3h 55m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    FlixBusOxford Bus Company3h 55m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    FlixBusOxford Bus Company3h 55m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    FlixBusOxford Bus Company3h 55m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    FlixBusOxford Bus Company3h 55m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derby to Gatwick Airport? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 169.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 29m.

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