Derby to Watford Trains

Derby to Watford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Watford takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Watford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 23m
Duration: 116 mi
Distance: £47
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Milton Keynes

best

Take the train from Derby to Tamworth High Leveltrain
Take the train from Tamworth to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junctiontrain

2h 8m

£35–90

Derby to Watford train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Watford. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Watford at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Tamworth and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

3:10 PM → 5:34 PM
2h 24m • 2 changes
4:31 PM → 6:33 PM
2h 2m • 2 changes
5:09 PM → 7:33 PM
2h 24m • 2 changes
6:31 PM → 8:32 PM
2h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:10 AM → 8:14 AM
2h 4m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 5m • 2 changes
8:29 AM → 10:32 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 11:32 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:10 AM → 8:14 AM
2h 4m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 5m • 2 changes
8:29 AM → 10:32 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 11:32 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:10 AM → 8:14 AM
2h 4m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 5m • 2 changes
8:29 AM → 10:32 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 11:32 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:10 AM → 8:14 AM
2h 4m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 5m • 2 changes
8:29 AM → 10:32 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 11:32 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

6:10 AM → 8:15 AM
2h 5m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 5m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 10:32 AM
2h 4m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 11:32 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

10:31 AM → 1:33 PM
3h 2m • 2 changes
12:31 PM → 2:33 PM
2h 2m • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 3:33 PM
2h 53m • 2 changes
2:31 PM → 4:33 PM
2h 2m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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