The average train between Derby and Gatwick Airport takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is an hourly train service 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.
Trains run hourly between Derby and Gatwick Airport. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Gatwick Airport at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Gatwick Airport station via London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Derby to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
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The distance between Derby and Gatwick Airport is 216 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Gatwick Airport via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 25m.