What is the distance between Derby and Gatwick?

It's about 215 km (134 miles) from Derby to Gatwick.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Derby to Gatwick?

Buses departing from Derby Riverlights Bus Station in Derby will take you to London Gatwick Airport in Gatwick.

Bus from Derby to Gatwick starting at $33 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Derby to Gatwick on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:10pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	8h	9:10pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Cheapest
Bus	10:10pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	5h 55m	4:05am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Fastest
Bus	8:30am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	6h 15m	2:45pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	6h 15m	2:45pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	7h	4:15pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:27 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Derby to Gatwick

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Gatwick. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 50mAverage Duration

216 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$35 - $150	Average Duration6h 35m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$25 - $29	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29715 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $35

National Express Derby Gatwick recent customer reviews

I'm not satisfied and I want to make a complaint because I missed the plane because of the bus, it broke down on the way

Ioan C.

August 9, 2023

Bus driver was let so left 30 late missed bus to airport because of it took over 8 hours for the journey I doubt very much I'll ever use it again

Russell A.

August 3, 2018

VERY GOOD

Sukumar B.

October 9, 2019

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Where are the popular stops in Derby and Gatwick?

Stops in Derby

A - Derby Riverlights Bus Station

B - Morledge Bus Station

Stops in Gatwick

A - London Gatwick Airport

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Derby to Gatwick by bus

What is the distance between Derby and Gatwick?
It's about 215 km (134 miles) from Derby to Gatwick.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Derby to Gatwick?
Buses departing from Derby Riverlights Bus Station in Derby will take you to London Gatwick Airport in Gatwick.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-16

$42

11-17

$33

Today

$37

11-19

No data

11-20

No data

11-21

No data

11-22

No data

11-23

$42

The cheapest trip from Derby to Gatwick was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $33

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Derby to Gatwick, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $33 to $166 for a bus ticket from Derby to Gatwick based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-11-23.