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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Gatwick Airport to Derby
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
7 h 3 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
215 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Derby will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £21.
Of the 5 buses that leave London Gatwick Airport for Derby every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 215 km distance in an average of 7 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Gatwick Airport to Derby
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 215 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£25 Average Price Cheapest | £64 Average Price |
5h 59m Average total duration 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Derby bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Derby coaches for tomorrow, Wednesday 4 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:40 London Gatwick Airport | 7h50 | 12:30 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to Derby
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Buses from London Gatwick Airport to Derby run on average 34 times per day, taking around 5h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 17 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:40, the last at 21:00. The fastest coach covers the 215 km distance in 5h 40m.
Distance 215 km |
Average bus duration 5h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Buses per day 34 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 5h 40m |
First bus 04:40 |
Last bus 21:00 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from London Gatwick Airport to DerbyYou can travel by bus between London Gatwick Airport to Derby with National Express, Megabus for as low as £21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London Gatwick Airport to Derby coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Derby by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Derby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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