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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby station (DBY) to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£58
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£58
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
2 h 36 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
2 h 36 m
Trains on 05 Sept
1
Distance
214 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby station (DBY) to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby station (DBY) to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £58.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 1 trains from Derby station (DBY) to London Gatwick Airport, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 214 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 36 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.
8:082h36Derby station (DBY)10:44London Gatwick Airport£581One-way0 changes
- 8:082h36Derby station (DBY)10:44London Gatwick Airport£581One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Derby station (DBY) to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby station (DBY) to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, while a train costs an average of £59.
Distance: 214 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£59 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest | £44 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Derby station (DBY) to London Gatwick Airport:
A coach is £39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby station (DBY) to London Gatwick Airport costing on average £59.
Other travel options to London Gatwick Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 7m.
You'll arrive about 34m sooner (2h 23m by train vs 2h 57m by car). Tickets start at around £59 compared to roughly £44 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Derby station (DBY) to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby station (DBY) to London Gatwick Airport trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W70796+ W45431 | Delayed 12:32 Derby station (DBY) | 2h42 | 14:16 14:16Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| W70799+W45488 | On time 13:08 Derby station (DBY) | 2h36 | 15:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| W70802+W45406 | Delayed 12:36 13:32Derby station (DBY) | 2h42 | 16:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| W70804+W45481 | On time 14:08 Derby station (DBY) | 2h36 | 16:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| C21655+W45410 | On time 14:32 Derby station (DBY) | 2h42 | 17:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| W70810+W45480 | On time 15:08 Derby station (DBY) | 2h36 | 17:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| W70812+W45411 | On time 15:32 Derby station (DBY) | 2h42 | 18:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| C21666+W45386 | On time 16:08 Derby station (DBY) | 2h36 | 18:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| W70816+W45409 | On time 16:32 Derby station (DBY) | 2h42 | 19:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| W70818+W45485 | On time 17:08 Derby station (DBY) | 2h36 | 19:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| W70820+W45407 | On time 17:34 Derby station (DBY) | 2h40 | 20:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
| 8:08 Derby station (DBY) | 2h36 | 10:44 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby station (DBY) to London Gatwick Airport
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Trains from Derby station (DBY) to London Gatwick Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:14, the last at 13:08. The fastest train covers the 214 km distance in 2h 36m.
Distance 214 km |
Average train duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 36m |
First train 3:14 |
Last train 13:08 |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Derby station (DBY) to London Gatwick Airport trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Derby station (DBY) and London Gatwick Airport from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Derby station (DBY) to London Gatwick Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby station (DBY) to London Gatwick Airport by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Derby station (DBY) and London Gatwick Airport
Most Derby station (DBY) to London Gatwick Airport trains use the Derby to London St Pancras International station pair. Use this guide to compare Derby station (DBY) and London Gatwick Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Derby from Derby city centre
Derby is 1 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Derby train station facilities and services
Derby has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Derby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Derby.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Derby.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Derby: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Derby: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Derby: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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