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How to get fromDerby to Gatwick Airportby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Derby to Gatwick Airport 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 London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    2h 25m
    £82–127

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus bus Uk900
    5h 55m
    £23–90

  3. Drive 160.8 mi

    1. Drive from Derby to Gatwick Airportcar car 160.8 mi
    2h 47m
    £40–57

  4. Fly from East Midlands Airport

    1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EMA - LGW
    5h 2m
    £63–123

  5. Train via Reading

    1. Take the train from Derby to Readingtrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train Reading - Gatwick Airport
    4h 3m
    £95–146

  6. Bus via London

    1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus Uk004 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 025 / ...
    6h 27m
    £28–55

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    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
    5h 8m
    £80–328

Derby to Gatwick Airport by train

Calendar227Weekly Trains
Duration2h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

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. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Derby Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminal 5 times a day. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 5h 55m. National Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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