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Compare coach and train for London Gatwick Airport to Derby station (DBY)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Derby station (DBY) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, while a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 214 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£36 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest | £44 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m 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 London Gatwick Airport to Derby station (DBY):
A coach is £22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Gatwick Airport to Derby station (DBY) costing on average £36.
Other travel options to Derby station (DBY) take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 38m.
The journey is about 5m faster (3h 0m by train vs 3h 5m by car) and roughly £9 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£36 vs £44). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Compare prices and tickets London Gatwick Airport to Derby station (DBY) by coach or train
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Why should you book London Gatwick Airport to Derby station (DBY) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs East Midlands Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for East Midlands Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink to find the best option for your trip from London Gatwick Airport to Derby station (DBY).
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink to find the best option for your trip from London Gatwick Airport to Derby station (DBY).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from London Gatwick Airport to Derby station (DBY).
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Derby station (DBY)
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Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Derby station (DBY) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 09:19, the last at 09:19. The fastest train covers the 214 km distance in 2h 48m.
Distance 214 km |
Average train duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 48m |
First train 9:19 |
Last train 9:19 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Thameslink from London Gatwick Airport to Derby station (DBY) trainsEast Midlands Railway, Thameslink trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and Derby station (DBY) 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: London Gatwick Airport to Derby station (DBY) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Derby station (DBY) 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 Derby station (DBY), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in London Gatwick Airport and Derby station (DBY)
Most London Gatwick Airport to Derby station (DBY) trains use the London St Pancras International to Derby station pair. Use this guide to compare London Gatwick Airport and Derby station (DBY) 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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