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How to get fromDerby to East Sussexby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Derby to East Sussex by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from East Croydon to Polegatetrain train London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
    4h 31m
    £101–168

  2. Bus via London

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 025 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to High Streetbus bus 500
    9h 19m
    £33–60

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 230
    2. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to High Streetbus bus 500
    9h 17m
    £43–93

  4. Drive 182.2 mi

    1. Drive from Derby to East Sussexcar car 182.2 mi
    3h 47m
    £45–64

  5. Fly from East Midlands Airport, train

    1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EMA - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Polegatetrain train
    7h 11m
    £83–161

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BHX - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Polegatetrain train
    7h 17m
    £100–366

East Midlands Airport (EMA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 199.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Derby, England and East Sussex, England?

You can take a train from Derby to The Truggery via London St Pancras Intl, East Croydon, Polegate, and Railway Station in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Brewers Arms via South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick South Terminal, High Street, and Tesco in around 9h 17m.

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