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10:322h42Derby13:14London Gatwick Airport£271One-way0 changes- 10:082h36Derby12:44London Gatwick Airport£611One-way0 changes
- 9:322h42Derby12:14London Gatwick Airport£1081One-way0 changes
- 10:082h36Derby12:44London Gatwick Airport£611One-way0 changes
- 10:322h42Derby13:14London Gatwick Airport£271One-way0 changes
- 9:322h42Derby12:14London Gatwick Airport£1081One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Derby to London Gatwick Airport
The cheapest option from Derby to London Gatwick Airport is coach, with an average price of £22. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Derby to London Gatwick Airport among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .
Distance: 215 km
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£64 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest option |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest option 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Derby to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to London Gatwick Airport trains for today, Thursday 9 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 8:32 Derby | 2h42 | 11:14 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:32 Derby | 2h42 | 12:14 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:32 Derby | 2h42 | 13:14 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:08 Derby | 2h36 | 16:44 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:08 Derby | 2h36 | 18:44 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:32 Derby | 3h16 | 0:48 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to London Gatwick Airport
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Typically, there are 8 trains per day from Derby to London Gatwick Airport, including direct trains, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 21:32. The fastest train covers the 215 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 215 km |
Average train duration 2h 37m |
Lowest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 35m |
First train 4:30 |
Last train 21:32 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from Derby to London Gatwick Airport trainsEast Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Derby 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 to London Gatwick Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby 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 and London Gatwick Airport
Most Derby to London Gatwick Airport trains use the Derby to London St Pancras International station pair. Use this guide to compare Derby 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.
Getting to Spondon from Derby city centre
Spondon is 4 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Spondon train station facilities and services
Spondon has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Spondon.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Spondon: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Spondon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Spondon: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Level ramped access to both platforms from level crossing. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Peartree from Derby city centre
Peartree is 2 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Peartree train station facilities and services
Peartree has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Peartree.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Peartree: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Peartree: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Peartree: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to both platforms via ramps. These ramps have a very steep gradient. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edge of the platforms, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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