Bus from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

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

today
from $33
tomorrow
from $33
Sunday
from $33
Monday
Tuesday
from $31
Wednesday
Thursday
from $31

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 15m 4:50 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 12:05 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy $33
National Express 7h 50m 1:10 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 9:00 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy $33
National Express 7h 20m 3:10 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 10:30 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy $33
FlixBus 5h 45m 12:50 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 6:35 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy $41
FlixBus 5h 55m 2:40 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 8:35 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy $41
  • Did you know that if you travel from Derby to London Gatwick Airport via Leicester, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 55m
      0
      11:15 AM
      Derby
      Riverlights Bus Station
      12:20 PM
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • FlixBus
      4h 0m
      0
      1:10 PM
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      5:10 PM
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 20m 3:10 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 10:30 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy $33
National Express 6h 55m 11:15 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 6:10 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy $36
National Express 7h 50m 1:10 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 9:00 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy $36
National Express 8h 5m 5:40 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 1:45 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy $36
National Express 6h 10m 4:30 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 10:40 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy $49
  • Did you know that if you travel from Derby to London Gatwick Airport via Leicester, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 55m
      0
      11:15 AM
      Derby
      Riverlights Bus Station
      12:20 PM
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • FlixBus
      4h 0m
      0
      1:10 PM
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      5:10 PM
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $15
    Travel Time is 0h 15m shorter, and you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 25m 5:40 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 12:05 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy $33
National Express 6h 15m 6:50 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 1:05 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy $33
National Express 6h 55m 11:15 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 6:10 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy $33
FlixBus 5h 45m 12:50 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 6:35 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy $41
FlixBus 5h 55m 2:40 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 8:35 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy $41
  • Did you know that if you travel from Derby to London Gatwick Airport via Leicester, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 55m
      0
      11:15 AM
      Derby
      Riverlights Bus Station
      12:20 PM
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • FlixBus
      4h 0m
      0
      1:10 PM
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      5:10 PM
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 50m 1:10 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 9:00 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy $31
National Express 7h 20m 3:10 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 10:30 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy $31
National Express 7h 0m 6:05 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 1:05 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy $33
National Express 7h 20m 11:15 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 6:35 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy $33
National Express 8h 5m 5:40 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 1:45 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy $33
  • Did you know that if you travel from Derby to London Gatwick Airport via London, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 30m
      0
      3:10 PM
      Derby
      Riverlights Bus Station
      7:10 PM
      London
      Finchley Road Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 1h 20m
    • National Express
      2h 10m
      0
      8:30 PM
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      10:40 PM
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 20m 3:10 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 10:30 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy $31
National Express 8h 5m 5:40 PM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 1:45 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy $31
National Express 7h 0m 6:05 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 1:05 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal  Economy $33
FlixBus 5h 55m 12:50 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 6:45 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal  Economy $36
FlixBus 6h 5m 2:40 AM Derby Riverlights Bus Station 8:45 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal  Economy $36
  • Did you know that if you travel from Derby to London Gatwick Airport via London, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 30m
      0
      3:10 PM
      Derby
      Riverlights Bus Station
      7:10 PM
      London
      Finchley Road Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 1h 20m
    • National Express
      2h 10m
      0
      8:30 PM
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      10:40 PM
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save $16

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Derby to London Gatwick Airport is $19 on 8/17/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Derby and London Gatwick Airport

See here how frequent the connections between Derby and London Gatwick Airport are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 25 daily buses from Derby to London Gatwick Airport. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Derby and London Gatwick Airport.
The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 49 buses from Derby to London Gatwick Airport, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Derby and London Gatwick Airport, with 11 offers.

Facts about the bus from Derby to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 21 times every day by bus from Derby to London Gatwick Airport in one click! Book your bus ticket from Derby to London Gatwick Airport starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus $19
Fastest Bus 4h 55m
Earliest Bus 12:10 AM
Latest Bus 11:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes 21 Ø
Distance 134.0 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Derby to London Gatwick Airport

Every day, 21 buses from 2 bus companies leave Derby for London Gatwick Airport: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/22/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 08/17
Monday 08/18
Tuesday 08/19
Wednesday 08/20
Thursday 08/21
Friday 08/22
$41
Saturday 08/23
$33
Sunday 08/24
$41
Monday 08/25
Tuesday 08/26
$31
Wednesday 08/27
Thursday 08/28
$31
Friday 08/29
$36
Saturday 08/30
$31
Sunday 08/31
Monday 09/01
Tuesday 09/02
Wednesday 09/03
Thursday 09/04
$31
Friday 09/05
Saturday 09/06
Sunday 09/07
Monday 09/08
Tuesday 09/09
Wednesday 09/10
Thursday 09/11
Friday 09/12
Saturday 09/13

The cheapest time to travel from Derby to London Gatwick Airport

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Derby to London Gatwick Airport, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $31, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Derby to London Gatwick Airport. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $33.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Derby to London Gatwick Airport, with $31. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $36.

How to save money travelling from Derby to London Gatwick Airport

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 Derby to London Gatwick Airport 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 Derby to London Gatwick Airport, 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 buses from Derby to London Gatwick Airport are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Derby to London Gatwick Airport

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

National Express from Derby to London Gatwick Airport

National Express

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

Cheapest Price $31
Fastest Bus 4h 55m
Earliest Bus 12:10 AM
Last Bus 10:10 PM
Daily Connections 16 Ø
Found on 8/21/2025

All bus stations and stops in Derby and London Gatwick Airport

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Derby and London Gatwick Airport.

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

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

FAQs about the Derby to London Gatwick Airport bus

How much does a Derby London Gatwick Airport bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $19 and takes 7h 50m to reach London Gatwick Airport. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $93. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to London Gatwick Airport.

On average, how many connections are available from Derby to London Gatwick Airport each day?

Every day, the Derby to London Gatwick Airport bus route is served by approximately 21 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest shuttle from Derby to London Gatwick Airport is offered by National Express and takes 4h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $93. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in London Gatwick Airport from Derby starts at 12:10 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

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

The latest bus trip departing from Derby for London Gatwick Airport starts at 11:05 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Derby London Gatwick Airport route?

When traveling by shuttle from Derby to London Gatwick Airport, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

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

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

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

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

What equipment is available for the Derby London Gatwick Airport 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 traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the shuttle from Derby to London Gatwick Airport on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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