We accept:
Bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard
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Explore our facilitiesBy taking our coaches you can avoid paying airport drop-off fees for visitors accessing departures
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 | |
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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 |
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 230 service travels up to 9 times a day and calls at the following stops:
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.
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.
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:
The first coach leaves from Derby Riverlights Bus Station at 0.45am, arriving at Gatwick North Terminal at 6.25am.
The last coach leaves from Derby Riverlights Bus Station at 22.25pm, arriving at Gatwick North Terminal at 4.05am.
A one-way journey from Derby to Gatwick is available from £28*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Derby to Gatwick take 5 hrs 40 mins.
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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Explore our stops*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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