What is the cheapest way to get from Derby to Watford?

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Watford is to bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 4h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Derby to Watford?

The fastest way to get from Derby to Watford is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Watford?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Watford station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Watford Junction station via Airport Bus Station and Black Boy PH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Watford?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Watford. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Watford Junction via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Derby to Watford?

The distance between Derby and Watford is 137 miles. The road distance is 111.7 miles.

How do I travel from Derby to Watford without a car?

The best way to get from Derby to Watford without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £45 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Derby to Watford?

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Derby to Watford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Watford bus from?

Derby to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Watford train from?

Derby to Watford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Watford?

The best way to get from Derby to Watford is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Derby to Watford bus arrive?

Derby to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Airport Bus Station.

Where does the Derby to Watford train arrive?

Derby to Watford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Derby to Watford?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Watford is 112 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Derby to Watford.

How do I get a train ticket from Derby to Watford?

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Where can I stay near Watford?

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Derby to Watford - 5 ways to travel via train, line 321 bus, car, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Watford by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Watford Junctiontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2h 23m
£46–102
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus 230
4h 40m
£22–41
Train, line 321 bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Lutontrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International
2. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Beechen Grovebus 321
3h 7m
£46–66
Drive 111.1 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Watfordcar 111.1 mi
1h 52m
£28–40
Train via Milton Keynes
1. Take the train from Derby to Tamworth High Leveltrain
2. Take the train from Tamworth to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junctiontrain
2h 25m
£38–92

Derby to Watford by train

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Distance: 136.1 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Watford, England?

You can take a train from Derby to Watford Junction via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Airport Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £18–30 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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