The average bus between Watford and Ashbourne takes 6h 5m and the fastest bus takes 4h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Watford to Ashbourne. 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 4 hours between Watford and Ashbourne. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Ashbourne at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Black Boy PH and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 46m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Watford to Ashbourne? 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 to Ashbourne. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Ashbourne station via Derby Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Watford to Ashbourne bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.
Watford to Ashbourne bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Derby Bus Station.
The distance between Watford and Ashbourne is 176.6 km. The road distance is 282 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Derby Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £15–25 and the journey takes 3h 20m.