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Derby to Gatwick Airport trains

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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.

2h 33m
Duration
157 mi
Distance
£90
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Derby to Gatwick Airport train times

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.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink2h 48m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink3h 35m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink2h 49m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink2h 33m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink2h 31m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink2h 49m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink2h 33m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink2h 31m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink2h 49m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink2h 33m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink2h 31m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink2h 49m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink2h 33m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink2h 31m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink2h 46m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink3h 7m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink2h 31m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink3h 6m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink3h 9m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink3h 9m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslink2h 38m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 157 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Gatwick Airport via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 25m.

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