What is the distance between Derby and Gatwick?

Derby and Gatwick are 134 miles (215 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Derby to Gatwick?

If you're headed to Gatwick from Derby, chances are that your bus will depart from Derby Riverlights Bus Station and arrive at London Gatwick Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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Previously seen trips

Next departures for Derby to Gatwick on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:10pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	7h 20m	10:30pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	5:40pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	8h 5m	1:45am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	5:40pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	8h 15m	1:55am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
Bus	10:10pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	5h 55m	4:05am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	10:10pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	6h 5m	4:15am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Derby to Gatwick

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Gatwick. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

134 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $109	Average Duration6h 35m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$19 - $27	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,712 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29712 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $25

National Express Derby Gatwick recent customer reviews

I'm not satisfied and I want to make a complaint because I missed the plane because of the bus, it broke down on the way

Ioan C.

August 9, 2023

Bus driver was let so left 30 late missed bus to airport because of it took over 8 hours for the journey I doubt very much I'll ever use it again

Russell A.

August 3, 2018

VERY GOOD

Sukumar B.

October 9, 2019

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Where are the popular stops in Derby and Gatwick?

Stops in Derby

A - Derby Riverlights Bus Station

B - Morledge Bus Station

Stops in Gatwick

A - London Gatwick Airport

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Derby to Gatwick by bus

What is the distance between Derby and Gatwick?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Derby to Gatwick?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/14

$59

11/15

$39

Today

$29

11/17

$23

11/18

$23

11/19

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The cheapest trip from Derby to Gatwick was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $23

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Derby to Gatwick, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $23 to $115 for a bus ticket from Derby to Gatwick based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-18.