Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus with National Express

Wed, Jun 25
+ Add return
National Express
Megabus
flibco
Rede Expressos
FlixBus
1,000+ travel companies
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

The cheapest and fastest buses from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Showing times and prices for Jun 25

Cheapest price

$28

Average price

$41

Fastest journey

6 h 5 m

Average duration

7 h 28 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

215 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.

Fast buses

Of the 5 buses that leave Derby for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) on Wed, Jun 25, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jun 25 the direct buses cover the 215 km distance in an average of 7 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 5 m .

On Wed, Jun 25 the slowest buses will take 8 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

National Express
05:40PM8h15
Derby
01:55AMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$281One-way
0 transfers
National Express
11:15AM7h30
Derby
06:45PMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$291One-way
0 transfers
National Express
03:10PM7h30
Derby
10:40PMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$311One-way
0 transfers
National Express
01:10PM8h00
Derby
09:10PMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$371One-way
0 transfers
National Express
10:10PM6h05
Derby
04:15AMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$831One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 1m.

Compare bus with

Bus
Most popular
Train

€32

Average price

Cheapest

€77

Average price

7h 59m

Average duration

7h 29m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

3h 31m

Average duration

Fastest

3h 1m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

Direct Options

Direct Options

Compare prices and tickets Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by train or bus

Wed
Jun 25
Thu
Jun 26
Fri
Jun 27
Sat
Jun 28
Sun
Jun 29
Mon
Jun 30
Tue
Jul 01

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Icon of bus
Buses from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) run on average 27 times per day, taking around 7h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
133 miles (215 km)
Average bus duration
7h 29m
Cheapest ticket price
$16 (€13)
Buses per day
27
Direct buses
12
Fastest bus
5h 5m
First bus
01:55
Last bus
22:10
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus companies: National Express and Megabus from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

For as little as $10 (€8) you can travel by bus from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with National Express and Megabus. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

National Express from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus information:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 40 min
  • Cheapest Price: $30
  • National Express frequency: 9 a day

FAQs: Bus from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

FAQs: Take the bus from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
FAQs

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Derby
London
Derby, Bus Station
information

More options for your journey from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

Most popular buses to and from London Gatwick Airport and Derby

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone
More routes, destinations and providers
Currency
Language

Useful links