Derby to Watford Buses

Derby to Watford buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Derby and Watford takes 4h 41m and the fastest bus takes 3h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Derby to Watford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 41m
Duration: 159 mi
Distance: £23
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus

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Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus Uk014 / ...

4h 51m

£21–28

Derby to Watford bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Derby and Watford. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Watford at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:30 AM → 9:33 AM
5h 3m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 11:12 AM
5h 2m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 12:31 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 2:21 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:30 AM → 9:41 AM
5h 11m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 11:18 AM
5h 8m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 12:30 PM
5h • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 2:18 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:30 AM → 9:41 AM
5h 11m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 11:18 AM
5h 8m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 12:30 PM
5h • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 2:18 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:30 AM → 9:41 AM
5h 11m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 11:18 AM
5h 8m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 12:30 PM
5h • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 2:18 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:30 AM → 9:41 AM
5h 11m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 11:18 AM
5h 8m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 12:30 PM
5h • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 2:18 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:30 AM → 9:41 AM
5h 11m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 11:18 AM
5h 8m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 12:30 PM
5h • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 2:18 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:30 AM → 9:21 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 11:20 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 12:26 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 2:08 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
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