How to Travel from

Derby to London Gatwick Airport

by Rideshare or Car

Great Britain Derby London Gatwick Airport

Cheapest

By car (268 km)

2 h 46 min

268 km.

from $14

Other

Rideshare

2 h 46 min

268 km.

from $10.20

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Derby to Gatwick

Ave. Duration:

5h 45m

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$31.64–$44.30

Airlines

easyJet

Website:

easyjet.com/

Plane from Birmingham Airport to London

Ave. Duration:

3h 35m

Frequency:

Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$53.16–$265.81

Aurigny

Website:

aurigny.com/

Plane from Birmingham Airport to London

Ave. Duration:

3h 5m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$164.55–$367.08

Train operators

Thameslink

Phone:

0345 026 4700

Website:

thameslinkrailway.com/

Train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick

Ave. Duration:

43 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$21.52–$44.30

East Midlands Railways

Phone:

03457 125 678

Website:

eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/

Train from Derby to London

Ave. Duration:

1h 37m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$60.76–$94.93

First Great Western Service

Phone:

+44 3457 000 125

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

gwr.com/

Train from Reading to Gatwick

Ave. Duration:

1h 31m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$35.44–$88.60

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Derby to Gatwick

Ave. Duration:

6h 10m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$43.04–$60.76

Cross Country

Phone:

0344 736 9123

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Derby to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

45 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$40.50–$82.28

Train from Derby to Reading

Ave. Duration:

2h 16m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$88.60–$253.16

What is the cheapest way to get from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The cheapest way to get from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to bus which costs $27.17 - $38.04 and takes 6h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The fastest way to get from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $70.65 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Derby and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Derby and arriving at Gatwick Airport South Terminal. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The distance between Derby and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 253 km. The road distance is 268.2 km.

How do I travel from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) without a car?

The best way to get from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $70.65 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus from?

Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Derby station.

Where do I catch the Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train from?

Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The best way to get from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $70.65 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27.17 - $38.04 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus arrive?

Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.

Where does the Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 268 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

How do I get a train ticket from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

Book your Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

Book your Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

There are 670+ hotels available in London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Prices start at $44.36 per night.

Richmond Park

Richmond Park, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, is the largest of London's Royal Parks and is of national and international importance for wildlife conservation. It was created by Charles I in the 17th century as a deer park. It is now a national nature reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Area of Conservation and is included, at Grade I, on Historic England's Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of special historic interest in England. Its landscapes have inspired many famous artists and it has been a location for several films and TV series.

Hampton Court Palace

Hampton Court Palace is a Grade I listed royal palace in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, 12 miles (19 kilometres) southwest and upstream of central London on the River Thames. Opened to the public, the palace is managed by Historic Royal Palaces, a charity set up to preserve several unoccupied royal properties.

British Museum

The British Museum is a public museum dedicated to human history, art and culture located in the Bloomsbury area of London. Its permanent collection of eight million works is the largest in the world. It documents the story of human culture from its beginnings to the present. Established in 1753, the British Museum was the first public national museum. In 2023, the museum received 5,820,860 visitors, 42% more than the previous year. At least one group rated it the most popular attraction in the United Kingdom.

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Two ways to Travel from Derby to London Gatwick Airport

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Airlines

easyJet

Aurigny

Train operators

Thameslink

East Midlands Railways

First Great Western Service

National Express

Cross Country

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

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