Train Watford to Derby from £66 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Watford and Derby takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is an hourly train service from Watford 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 40m
Duration: 136 mi
Distance: £66
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 14m

£55–110

Watford to Derby train times

Trains run hourly between Watford and Derby. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Derby at 6:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

2:31 PM → 4:40 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
2:38 PM → 5:31 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
3:51 PM → 5:36 PM
1h 45m • 1 change
4:31 PM → 6:42 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 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 6, 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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