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How to get fromDerby to Watford Gap servicesby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Watford Gap services by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Long Buckbytrain train Birmingham New Street - Northampton / ...
    2h 15m
    £99–147
  2. Drive  65.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Derby to Watford Gap servicescar car 65.3 mi
    1h 8m
    £17–24
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Tamworth High Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Tamworth to Rugbytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rugby Rail Station to Celtic Waybus bus 96S / ...
    4. Take the bus from Celtic Way to Bus Shelterbus bus 96 / ...
    3h 19m
    £25–44
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Northamptonbus bus 230
    4h 35m
    £19–27

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

You can take a train from Derby to Watford Gap services via Birmingham New Street and Long Buckby in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Northampton every 2 hours. Tickets cost £12–22 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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