What is the cheapest way to get from Derby to Watford?

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Watford is to bus which costs £20 - £29 and takes 4h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Derby to Watford?

The fastest way to get from Derby to Watford is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Watford?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Watford. However, there are services departing from Derby Bus Station and arriving at King Street via Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Edgware Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Watford?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Watford. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Watford Junction via Tamworth and Milton Keynes Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Derby to Watford?

The distance between Derby and Watford is 117 miles. The road distance is 111.7 miles.

How do I travel from Derby to Watford without a car?

The best way to get from Derby to Watford without a car is to train via Milton Keynes which takes 2h 9m and costs £30 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Derby to Watford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Watford bus from?

Derby to Watford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Watford train from?

Derby to Watford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Watford?

The best way to get from Derby to Watford is to train via Milton Keynes which takes 2h 9m and costs £30 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £29 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Derby to Watford bus arrive?

Derby to Watford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.

Where does the Derby to Watford train arrive?

Derby to Watford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Tamworth High Level station.

Can I drive from Derby to Watford?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Watford is 112 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Derby to Watford.

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

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Derby to Watford - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 321 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Watford by train, bus, or car

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Train via Milton Keynes
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Tamworth High Leveltrain
2. Take the train from Tamworth to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junctiontrain
2h 9m
£35–90
Bus, line 321 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 230
2. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Beechen Grovebus 321
5h 24m
£20–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus Uk014 / ...
4h 51m
£21–28
Drive 111.1 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Watfordcar 111.1 mi
1h 52m
£28–40
Train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Watford Junctiontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2h 23m
£46–101

Derby to Watford by train

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Distance: 116.2 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Watford Junction via Tamworth and Milton Keynes Central in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Derby Bus Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) every 3 hours. Tickets cost £16–25 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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