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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Watford Gap services is to bus via Leicester which costs £11 - £14 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Watford Gap services is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Watford Gap services?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Watford Gap services. However, there are services departing from Derby Bus Station and arriving at Bus Shelter via Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Watford Gap services?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Watford Gap services. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Long Buckby via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

How far is it from Derby to Watford Gap services?

The distance between Derby and Watford Gap services is 96 miles. The road distance is 65.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Watford Gap services without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Derby to Watford Gap services, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Watford Gap services bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Derby to Watford Gap services train from?

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

Train or bus from Derby to Watford Gap services?

The best way to get from Derby to Watford Gap services is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £19 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Derby to Watford Gap services bus arrive?

Derby to Watford Gap services bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Northampton Town Centre station.

Where does the Derby to Watford Gap services train arrive?

Derby to Watford Gap services train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Derby to Watford Gap services?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Watford Gap services is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Derby to Watford Gap services.

Where can I stay near Watford Gap services?

There are 682+ hotels available in Watford Gap services.

Derby to Watford Gap services - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Long Buckbytrain Birmingham New Street - Northampton / ...
2h 13m
£66–111
Bus via Leicester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Copeland Street to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to The Squarebus X7
3. Take the bus from The Square to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X7 / ...
4. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Bus Shelterbus 96 / ...
5h 24m
£11–14
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Tamworth High Leveltrain
2. Take the train from Tamworth to Rugbytrain
3. Take the bus from Rugby Rail Station to Celtic Waybus 96S / ...
4. Take the bus from Celtic Way to Bus Shelterbus 96 / ...
3h 19m
£28–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Northampton Town Centrebus Uk900
4h 21m
£13–19
Drive 65.3 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Watford Gap servicescar 65.3 mi
1h 8m
£16–23

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Distance: 95.9 mi
Duration: 2h 13m

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 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Derby Bus Station to Northampton Town Centre 5 times a day. Tickets cost £9–16 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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