Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train with East Midlands Railway

Fri, 24 Jan
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Cheap train tickets from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Showing times and prices for 24 Jan

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

East Midlands Railway
09:322h42
Derby
12:14London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£431One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Railway
09:092h35
Derby
11:44London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£711One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Railway
08:092h51
Derby
11:00London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£821One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Railway
07:322h42
Derby
10:14London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£831One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Railway
11:322h42
Derby
14:14London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£1041One-way
0 changes

Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 24 January
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway08:09 Derby2h51 11:00 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)0 changesDirect
East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway07:32 Derby2h42 10:14 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)0 changesDirect
East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway09:32 Derby2h42 12:14 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)0 changesDirect
East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway11:32 Derby2h42 14:14 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)0 changesDirect
East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway09:09 Derby2h35 11:44 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)0 changesDirect

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Train times from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Showing times and prices for 24 Jan

Fastest Journey

2 h 35 m

Average

2 h 42 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

215 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Derby for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

East Midlands Railway
09:092h35
Derby
11:44London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£711One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Railway
07:322h42
Derby
10:14London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£831One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Railway
09:322h42
Derby
12:14London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£431One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Railway
11:322h42
Derby
14:14London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£1041One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Railway
08:092h51
Derby
11:00London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£821One-way
0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Trains from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £12 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12
Distance
215 km
Average train duration
2h 50m
Cheapest ticket price
£25
Trains per day
7
Train providers
2
Fastest train
2h 30m
First train
05:02
Last train
17:08
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12

Train providers: East Midlands Trains and West Midlands Trains trains Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

East Midlands Trains and West Midlands Trains trains will get you from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

East Midlands Trains from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train information:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 30 min
  • Cheapest Price: £22

FAQs: Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) can start from as little as £25 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is £66; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time between Derby and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is on average 2 h 30 min   for the 133 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Derby by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 05: 02. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 17: 08.
There are 7 trains a day from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) which require at least one change with East Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Take the Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train with East Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the trip between Derby and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
A trip to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Derby is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 30 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is January.
You have options as you can travel to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Derby 2 different ways: train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Derby and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Derby
London
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Shalimar Gold
  • Station Fish Bar
  • Pepitos
  • Anoki
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Holiday Inn
  • Premier Inn
  • Aston Court Hotel
Public transport options for Derby
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit

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