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Trains from Derby (DBY) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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36

train journeys
per day

133

miles (215 kms)

2hrs 34 mins

fastest journey

04:40 / 00:21

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Derby (DBY) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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On a typical weekday there are 36 scheduled rail journeys between Derby and Gatwick Airport , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 36 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Derby to Gatwick Airport is approximately 133 miles (215 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 53 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, CrossCountry, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Derby and Gatwick Airport.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Derby to Gatwick Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 34 mins.

Journeys from Derby to Gatwick Airport Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    04:40
    3 hrs 4 mins 1 change
    07:44
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    04:47
    3 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    08:04
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:30
    2 hrs 44 mins 1 change
    08:14
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:02
    2 hrs 42 mins 1 change
    08:44
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:28
    2 hrs 46 mins 1 change
    09:14
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:05
    2 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    09:44
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:33
    2 hrs 41 mins 1 change
    10:14
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:06
    2 hrs 38 mins 1 change
    10:44
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:32
    2 hrs 42 mins 1 change
    11:14
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:09
    2 hrs 35 mins 1 change
    11:44
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:32
    2 hrs 42 mins 1 change
    12:14
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:09
    2 hrs 35 mins 1 change
    12:44
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:32
    2 hrs 42 mins 1 change
    13:14
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:10
    2 hrs 34 mins 1 change
    13:44
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:32
    2 hrs 42 mins 1 change
    14:14
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:09
    2 hrs 35 mins 1 change
    14:44
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:32
    2 hrs 42 mins 1 change
    15:14
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:09
    2 hrs 35 mins 1 change
    15:44
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:32
    2 hrs 42 mins 1 change
    16:14
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:09
    2 hrs 35 mins 1 change
    16:44
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby to Gatwick Airport

About Derby Station

Station name Derby (DBY)
Address Derby station, Railway Terrace, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2RU
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 04:55 - 22:45
Saturday 04:55 - 22:45
Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Gatwick Airport Station

Station name Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Address Gatwick Airport station, South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0RD
Managed by GX

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Derby and Gatwick Airport

The travel time between Derby and Gatwick Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 53 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 34 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Derby and Gatwick Airport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 36 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:40, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:21.

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Amenities on trains between Derby and Gatwick Airport can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Derby & Gatwick Airport. owever, there are 36 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, CrossCountry, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Derby and Gatwick Airport.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Derby and Gatwick Airport, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.