Bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Derby

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Compare all timetables for the bus from London Gatwick Airport to Derby

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from London Gatwick Airport to Derby from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today
£23
tomorrow
£23
Sunday
Monday
£23
Tuesday
Wednesday
£16
Thursday
£21

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 35m 04:55 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 12:30 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £23
National Express 8h 5m 06:40 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 14:45 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £23
National Express 7h 15m 17:10 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 00:25 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £23
FlixBus 6h 35m 14:10 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 20:45 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £27
FlixBus 6h 10m 16:40 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 22:50 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £27
  • Did you know that if you travel from London Gatwick Airport to Derby via Leicester, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 0m
      0
      06:30
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
      10:20
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £11
      • Waiting Time 1h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 5m
      0
      11:25
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      12:30
      Derby
      Riverlights Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
    Travel Time is 0h 10m shorter, and you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 20m 07:10 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 14:30 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £23
National Express 7h 25m 09:10 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 16:35 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £23
National Express 7h 15m 11:10 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 18:25 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £23
FlixBus 6h 35m 14:10 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 20:45 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £30
FlixBus 6h 10m 16:40 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 22:50 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £30
  • Did you know that if you travel from London Gatwick Airport to Derby via London, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      6h 15m
      0
      21:30
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
      23:59
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 31m
    • National Express
      3h 15m
      0
      00:30
      London
      Golders Green Coach Station
      03:45
      Derby
      Riverlights Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 0h 5m longer, but you will save £10

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 35m 04:55 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 12:30 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £23
National Express 7h 50m 06:40 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 14:30 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £23
National Express 7h 15m 17:10 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 00:25 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £23
National Express 7h 35m 09:10 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 16:45 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £25
National Express 6h 20m 23:05 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 05:25 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £29
  • Did you know that if you travel from London Gatwick Airport to Derby via London, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 5m
      0
      05:25
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
      08:10
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • National Express
      3h 20m
      0
      09:10
      London
      Golders Green Coach Station
      12:30
      Derby
      Riverlights Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
    Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save £11

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 50m 06:40 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 14:30 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £16
National Express 7h 35m 04:55 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 12:30 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £23
National Express 7h 35m 09:10 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 16:45 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £23
National Express 7h 15m 17:10 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 00:25 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £23
National Express 6h 15m 16:55 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 23:10 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £26
  • Did you know that if you travel from London Gatwick Airport to Derby via London, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      6h 45m
      0
      20:35
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
      22:50
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • National Express
      3h 50m
      0
      23:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      03:20
      Derby
      Riverlights Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
    Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 50m 06:40 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 14:30 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £21
National Express 7h 35m 04:55 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 12:30 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £23
National Express 7h 35m 09:10 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 16:45 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £23
FlixBus 6h 35m 14:10 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 20:45 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £27
FlixBus 6h 10m 16:40 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 22:50 Derby Riverlights Coach Station  Economy £27
  • Did you know that if you travel from London Gatwick Airport to Derby via London, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      6h 45m
      0
      20:35
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
      22:50
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • National Express
      3h 50m
      0
      23:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      03:20
      Derby
      Riverlights Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
    Travel time is 0h 35m longer, but you will save £10

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from London Gatwick Airport to Derby is £16 on 10/12/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between London Gatwick Airport and Derby

See here how frequent the connections between London Gatwick Airport and Derby are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 23 daily coaches from London Gatwick Airport to Derby. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between London Gatwick Airport and Derby.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 37 coaches from London Gatwick Airport to Derby, while Night sees the fewest connections between London Gatwick Airport and Derby, with only 5 offers.

Facts about coaches from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Derby

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 19 times every day by bus from London Gatwick Airport to Derby in one click! Book your bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Derby starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus £16
Fastest Bus 5h 30m
Earliest Coach 04:55
Latest Coach 23:05
Daily Bus Connections 19 Ø
Distance 215.6 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from London Gatwick Airport to Derby

Every day, 19 buses from 2 coach companies leave London Gatwick Airport for Derby: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 01/12
Tuesday 02/12
Wednesday 03/12
Thursday 04/12
Friday 05/12
£27
Saturday 06/12
£23
Sunday 07/12
Monday 08/12
£23
Tuesday 09/12
Wednesday 10/12
£16
Thursday 11/12
£21
Friday 12/12
Saturday 13/12
£20
Sunday 14/12
Monday 15/12
£27
Tuesday 16/12
Wednesday 17/12
Thursday 18/12
Friday 19/12
Saturday 20/12
Sunday 21/12
Monday 22/12
£36
Tuesday 23/12
Wednesday 24/12
Thursday 25/12
Friday 26/12
Saturday 27/12
£30
Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from London Gatwick Airport to Derby

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Derby, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £16, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from London Gatwick Airport to Derby. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £23.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Derby, with £16. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £26.

How to save money travelling from London Gatwick Airport to Derby

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Derby in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from London Gatwick Airport to Derby, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from London Gatwick Airport to Derby are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from London Gatwick Airport to Derby

These are the most booked bus companies between London Gatwick Airport to Derby from our users.

National Express from London Gatwick Airport to Derby

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route London Gatwick Airport to Derby:

Cheapest Price £16
Fastest Coach 5h 35m
Earliest Coach 04:55
Last Coach 23:05
Daily Connections 14 Ø
Found on 03/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in London Gatwick Airport and Derby

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in London Gatwick Airport and Derby.

Service and Comfort on the bus from London Gatwick Airport to Derby

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from London Gatwick Airport to Derby? Or which bus companies serve the route London Gatwick Airport to Derby? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the London Gatwick Airport to Derby bus

How much does a London Gatwick Airport - Derby coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest airport transfer for the London Gatwick Airport - Derby route is available from £16 and takes 7h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from London Gatwick Airport to Derby?

The connection London Gatwick Airport to Derby is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £16 to £68. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the London Gatwick Airport - Derby route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from London Gatwick Airport to Derby is offered by roughly 19 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Derby from London Gatwick Airport take?

The quickest transfer from London Gatwick Airport to Derby is provided by FlixBus and takes 5h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £27. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from London Gatwick Airport to Derby?

The earliest bus to Derby departs from London Gatwick Airport at 04:55. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from London Gatwick Airport to Derby?

The latest bus to Derby departs from London Gatwick Airport at 23:05. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the London Gatwick Airport - Derby route?

Passengers looking to travel from London Gatwick Airport to Derby can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between London Gatwick Airport and Derby?

You can check all the direct connections between London Gatwick Airport and Derby by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct transfer: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Derby from London Gatwick Airport?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the London Gatwick Airport Derby bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the London Gatwick Airport Derby bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the transfer from London Gatwick Airport to Derby on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route London Gatwick Airport to Derby

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to London Gatwick Airport and to Derby

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to London Gatwick Airport and to Derby. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
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