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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)

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Gatwick Airport to Derby

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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
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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