Train Watford Junction to Derby from £65 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Watford Junction and Derby takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is an hourly train service from Watford Junction to Derby. 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 41m
Duration: 136 mi
Distance: £65
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 14m

£54–111

Watford Junction to Derby train times

Trains run hourly between Watford Junction and Derby. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford Junction is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Derby at 6:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

7:31 PM → 9:47 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:31 PM → 10:50 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
9:44 PM → 11:54 PM
2h 10m • 1 change
11:17 PM → 6:41 AM
Arrives next day
7h 24m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

6:31 AM → 8:58 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:31 AM → 8:58 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
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