What is the cheapest way to get from Derby to Gatwick?

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Gatwick is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Derby to Gatwick?

The fastest way to get from Derby to Gatwick is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £75 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Gatwick?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at North Terminal Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Gatwick Airport via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Derby to Gatwick?

The distance between Derby and Gatwick is 158 miles. The road distance is 160.9 miles.

How do I travel from Derby to Gatwick without a car?

The best way to get from Derby to Gatwick without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £75 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Derby to Gatwick?

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Derby to Gatwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Gatwick bus from?

Derby to Gatwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Gatwick train from?

Derby to Gatwick train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.

Train, bus or fly from Derby to Gatwick?

The best way to get from Derby to Gatwick is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 54m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the Derby to Gatwick bus arrive?

Derby to Gatwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Derby to Gatwick train arrive?

Derby to Gatwick train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Derby to Gatwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Gatwick is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Derby to Gatwick.

How do I get a train ticket from Derby to Gatwick?

Book your Derby to Gatwick train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Derby to Gatwick?

Book your Derby to Gatwick bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gatwick?

There are 18405+ hotels available in Gatwick.

Derby to Gatwick - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2h 25m
£79–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to North Terminal Bus Stationbus 230
6h 10m
£19–90
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk900 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus Uk998 / ...
5h 54m
£20–32
Drive 159.9 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Gatwickcar 159.9 mi
2h 45m
£40–57
Fly
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EMA - LGW
5h 2m
£63–143
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Derby to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport
4h 18m
£96–145

Derby to Gatwick by train

228Weekly Trains

2h 25mAverage Duration

£79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 157 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Gatwick Airport via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Gatwick Airport North Terminal via London Heathrow Airport in around 5h 54m.

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