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Trip Overview

The average bus between Derby and Watford takes 4h 51m and the fastest bus takes 4h 27m. 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 51m
Duration
134 mi
Distance
£29
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Derby to Watford bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Derby and Watford. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Watford at 2:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Airport Bus Station and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    National ExpressGreen LineArriva UK4h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    National ExpressGreen LineArriva UK4h 48m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressGreen LineArriva UK4h 45m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressGreen LineArriva UK5h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    National ExpressGreen LineArriva UK4h 33m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressGreen LineArriva UK4h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    National ExpressGreen LineArriva UK4h 33m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressGreen LineArriva UK4h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    National ExpressGreen LineArriva UK4h 33m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressGreen LineArriva UK4h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    National ExpressGreen LineArriva UK4h 33m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressGreen LineArriva UK4h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    National ExpressGreen LineArriva UK4h 33m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressGreen LineArriva UK5h 25m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressGreen LineArriva UK5h 9m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressGreen LineArriva UK4h 47m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derby to Watford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 134 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Airport Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £17–29 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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