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Coach from Gatwick to Derby
Enjoy comfortable and affordable coach travel from Gatwick Airport to Derby from just £30 one-way* on a National Express coach. Derby is a fantastic city whether you're travelling for business or a break, with plenty to keep you busy.
Booking one of our 7 daily services is easy using the blue journey planner above.
Gatwick to Derby journey information | |
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Fastest journey time | 6 hrs |
Cheapest price | From £30 * |
Distance (approx) | 267km |
No. of stops | 11 (other services use further stops) |
First & last journey daily | 10.40am/22.50pm (from Gatwick Airport North) |
Our Gatwick to Derby services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 230 service travels up to 7 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Gatwick Airport (South)
- Gatwick Airport (North)
- Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5)
- Heathrow Airport (Terminal 4)
- Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
- Luton Airport Bus Station
- Luton Interchange
- Milton Keynes Coachway
- Leicester (Fosse Park)
- Leicester St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
- Loughborough
- Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
- University of Nottingham University Boulevard
- Derby Riverlights Bus Station
Return route - Derby to Gatwick
Departing from Gatwick Airport
To pass the time until your coach or flight, Gatwick is home to dozens of fantastic facilities to keep you busy. Within a five-minute walk from the terminal, you'll find newsagents, restaurants, coffee shops and more.
Take a look at our Gatwick Airport facilities page for more information.
Arriving at Derby Bus Station
Derby Bus Station is located at the edge of Derby River Gardens, just a few minutes walk from the host of great retailers, coffee shops and restaurants that the city centre has to offer.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Gatwick Airport (South) at 10.40am, arriving at Derby at 17.20pm.
The last coach departs from Gatwick Airport (South) at 22.50pm, arriving at Derby at 5.25am
A one-way journey from Gatwick to Derby is available from £30*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Gatwick to Derby take 6 hours.
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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