The average bus between Watford Junction and Derby takes 5h 17m and the fastest bus takes 4h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Watford Junction to Derby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Watford Junction and Derby. The earliest departure is at 11:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford Junction is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Derby at 5:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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5h 27m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Watford Junction to Derby? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford Junction to Derby. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction station and arriving at Derby station via Luton Station Interchange station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Watford Junction to Derby bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Watford Junction station.
Watford Junction to Derby bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Watford Junction and Derby is 158.2 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a bus from Watford Junction station to Bus Station via Luton Station Interchange in around 5h 36m.