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

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39

train journeys
per day

133

miles (215 kms)

2hrs 40 mins

fastest journey

03:46 / 00:43

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

5

routes

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

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On a typical weekday there are 39 scheduled rail journeys between Gatwick Airport and Derby , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 39 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Gatwick Airport to Derby is approximately 133 miles (215 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 4 mins.

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

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Gatwick Airport to Derby. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 40 mins.

Journeys from Gatwick Airport to Derby Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    03:46
    3 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    07:08
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    04:41
    2 hrs 48 mins 1 change
    07:29
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:46
    2 hrs 44 mins 1 change
    08:30
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:49
    2 hrs 41 mins 1 change
    08:30
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:50
    2 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    08:30
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:19
    2 hrs 52 mins 1 change
    09:11
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:49
    2 hrs 41 mins 1 change
    09:30
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:19
    2 hrs 52 mins 1 change
    10:11
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:49
    2 hrs 41 mins 1 change
    10:30
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:19
    2 hrs 49 mins 1 change
    11:08
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:49
    2 hrs 40 mins 1 change
    11:29
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:19
    2 hrs 49 mins 1 change
    12:08
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:49
    2 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    12:28
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:19
    2 hrs 49 mins 1 change
    13:08
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:49
    2 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    13:28
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:19
    2 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    14:09
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:49
    2 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    14:28
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:19
    2 hrs 49 mins 1 change
    15:08
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:49
    2 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    15:28
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport to Derby
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:19
    2 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    16:09
    Gatwick Airport
    Derby
    Gatwick Airport to Derby

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

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Gatwick Airport and Derby

The travel time between Gatwick Airport and Derby by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 4 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 40 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Gatwick Airport and Derby vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 39 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 03:46, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:43.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Gatwick Airport & Derby. owever, there are 39 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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