Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train with East Midlands Trains

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

Showing times and prices for Jun 25

Cheapest price

$41

Average price

$70

Fastest journey

2 h 42 m

Average duration

2 h 50 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

215 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train 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 $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Derby for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) on Wed, Jun 25, 3 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 trains cover the 215 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 42 m .

On Wed, Jun 25 the slowest trains will take 2 h 56 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.

East Midlands Trains
06:32PM2h53
Derby
09:25PMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$411One-way
0 transfers
East Midlands Trains
10:32AM2h42
Derby
01:14PMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$851One-way
0 transfers
East Midlands Trains
08:32AM2h56
Derby
11:28AMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$851One-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.

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€32

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3h 31m

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7h 59m

Average duration

7h 29m

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Journey information

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

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Trains from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $41 (€33) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
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.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $16 (€13)
Distance
133 miles (215 km)
Average train duration
3h 1m
Cheapest ticket price
$41 (€33)
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
2h 30m
First train
04:47
Last train
18:32
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $16 (€13)

Train companies: East Midlands Trains and West Midlands Trains from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) trains

East Midlands Trains and West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Derby and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from $31 (€25). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train information with East Midlands Trains:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 30 min
  • Cheapest Price: $31

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

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

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  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
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  • Car Park: Station Car Park
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  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
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  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
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  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Located in North Car Park
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Derby
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit

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