The average train between Watford Junction and Derby takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Watford Junction and Derby. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford Junction is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Derby at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Central and take an average of 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Watford Junction to Derby. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction station and arriving at Derby station via Milton Keynes Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Watford Junction to Derby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Watford Junction station.
Watford Junction to Derby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Watford Junction to Derby train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Watford Junction and Derby is 158.2 km. The road distance is 187 km.
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Derby via Milton Keynes Central and Tamworth High Level in around 2h 33m.