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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Watford to Derby

Composite routes from Watford to Derby

Cheapest
1 h 53 min
Car
177 km.
from $9

Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 5
Avanti West Coast
Website
East Midlands Railways
Website
National Express
Website
West Midlands Trains
Website
Cross Country
Website
Avanti West Coast
Website
1h 17m
Hourly
$50.63–$164.55
00 44 345 528 0253
00 44 345 528 0253
Call
East Midlands Railways
Website
1h 36m
Hourly
$58.23–$88.60
03457 125 678
03457 125 678
Call
National Express
Website
3h 35m
Every 3 hours
$30.38–$44.30
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
West Midlands Trains
Website
2h 7m
Hourly
+44 333 311 0039
+44 333 311 0039
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Cross Country
Website
43 min
Every 30 minutes
$39.24–$75.95
0344 736 9123
0344 736 9123
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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 $33.70 - $52.17 and takes 5h 36m.

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 51m and costs $34.78 - $51.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Derby. However, there are services departing from Clarendon Road and arriving at Derby via Black Boy PH and London Luton Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

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 15m.

How far is it from Watford to Derby?

The distance between Watford and Derby is 219 km. The road distance is 180.7 km.

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 via Birmingham which takes 2h 15m and costs $76.09 - $206.52 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m 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 National Express, depart from London Luton Airport 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 via Birmingham which takes 2h 15m and costs $76.09 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $33.70 - $52.17 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Watford to Derby bus arrive?

Watford to Derby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Derby 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 181 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Watford to Derby.

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

Book your Watford to Derby train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2107+ hotels available in Derby. Prices start at $38.46 per night.
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