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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Derby is to bus which costs £16 - £60 and takes 4h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Derby is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Clarendon Road and arriving at Bus Station via Black Boy PH and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to Derby. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Derby via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Watford to Derby?

The distance between Watford and Derby is 137 miles. The road distance is 111 miles.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Derby without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £40 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Watford to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Derby bus from?

Watford to Derby bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where do I catch the Watford to Derby train from?

Watford to Derby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Watford Junction station.

Train or bus from Watford to Derby?

The best way to get from Watford to Derby is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £40 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £60 and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Watford to Derby bus arrive?

Watford to Derby bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Watford to Derby train arrive?

Watford to Derby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Watford to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Derby is 111 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Watford to Derby.

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2124+ hotels available in Derby.

Watford to Derby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 321 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Watford to Derby by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain Birmingham New Street - Nottingham / ...
2h 12m
£43–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus Stationbus Uk002
4h 18m
£16–58
Drive 110.3 mi
1. Drive from Watford to Derbycar 110.3 mi
1h 55m
£27–39
Line 321 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Luton Station Interchangebus 321
2. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus 230
5h 43m
£25–48

Watford to Derby by train

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2h 12mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Watford to Derby.

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Distance: 136.1 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

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

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Derby via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, Atlantic Travel GB Ltd operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus Station every 3 hours, and the journey takes 2h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.

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