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Derby to Gatwick

From £28 one-way*

Free Wi-Fi available onboard
Departures: up to 9 services per day

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Children under 14 years of age are not permitted to travel without being accompanied throughout the journey by a responsible person aged 16 years or over.
Children aged 14 - 15 years old may travel unaccompanied, as from 5am, arriving at their booked destination no later than 10pm. Unaccompanied children will be asked for proof of age or a signed letter of permission from their parent/guardian. (sms or chat based messages are not permissible)

One infant aged 0-2 travels free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. Additional infants aged 0-2 must be paid for. If you are travelling with more than 1 infant aged 0-2, please book the additional infant as 'Children (3-15).

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Coach from Derby to Gatwick

Leaving Derby and heading to Gatwick Airport? Make sure you take the most cost-effective means of travelling, our coach services. 

You can rest in a guaranteed seat with plenty of legroom, enjoy free Wi-Fi and bring everything you want with a generous luggage allowance.

Start your big trip off the right way, book your coach tickets now in the journey planner above.

Derby to Gatwick journey information
Fastest journey time 5 hrs 40 mins
Cheapest price From £28 *
Distance (approx) 266km
No. of stops 11 (other services may use further stops)
First & last journey daily 0:45am/22:25pm

Our Derby to Gatwick services and stops

Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.

230 coach towards Gatwick Airport

Our 230 service travels up to 9 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Derby Riverlights Bus Station
  • University of Nottingham University Boulevard stop UN07
  • University of Nottingham University Boulevard stop UN04
  • Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
  • Leicester St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
  • Leicester (Fosse Park)
  • Milton Keynes Coachway
  • Luton Interchange
  • Luton Airport Bus Station
  • Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
  • Heathrow Airport (Terminal 4)
  • Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5)
  • Gatwick Airport (North)
  • Gatwick Airport (South)

Derby to Gatwick route map

Luggage

You can bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard our coaches. However, be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before your pack.

View our luggage policy 

Departing from Derby

Our services depart from Riverlights Bus Station, just on the edge of city centre. This gives you the benefit of being surrounded by plenty of shops, restaurants and cafes before you leave for the capital.

Other local bus services use the station, so it is easily accessible from all parts of Derby.

Arriving at Gatwick Airport

To ensure a stress-free travel experience we recommend you get to the airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure time.

Gatwick Airport has a wide range of fantastic facilities to keep you entertained before your flight.

Less than five minutes from the terminal, you'll find newsagents, restaurants, and other shops including coffee shops, clothing, entertainment for the kids and much more.

Take a look at our Gatwick Airport facilities pages for more information:

Frequently asked questions

When is the first coach from Derby to Gatwick?

The first coach leaves from Derby Riverlights Bus Station at 0.45am, arriving at Gatwick North Terminal at 6.25am.

When is the last coach from Derby to Gatwick?

The last coach leaves from Derby Riverlights Bus Station at 22.25pm, arriving at Gatwick North Terminal at 4.05am.

How much is the coach from Derby to Gatwick?

A one-way journey from Derby to Gatwick is available from £28*.

How long does the coach take from Derby to Gatwick?

Our fastest coach journeys from Derby to Gatwick take 5 hrs 40 mins.

What happens if I miss my coach from Derby to Gatwick?

We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.

Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.

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*Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 24.10.2024 for travel between 24.10.2024 - 20.02.2025.

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