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Trip Overview

The average train between Gatwick Airport and Derby takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is an hourly train service from Gatwick Airport to Derby. 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
£89
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Gatwick Airport to Derby train times

Trains run hourly between Gatwick Airport and Derby. The earliest departure is at 12:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Derby at 2:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 48m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 46m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 25m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 48m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 46m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 25m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 48m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 46m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 25m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 49m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 53m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 46m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways10h 42m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 49m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 37m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 48m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 46m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 25m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 48m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 46m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 25m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkEast Midlands Railways2h 33m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gatwick Airport to Derby? 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.

Map of how to get from Gatwick Airport to Derby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 157 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

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

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Derby via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 40m.

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