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

The cheapest way to get from Watford Junction to Derby is to line 321 bus and bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford Junction to Derby is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Watford Junction and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford Junction station to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction station and arriving at Bus Station via Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Watford Junction and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Watford Junction to Derby. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Derby via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Watford Junction to Derby?

The distance between Watford Junction and Derby is 135 miles. The road distance is 110.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Watford Junction to Derby without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £45 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Watford Junction to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford Junction to Derby bus from?

Watford Junction to Derby bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Watford Junction station.

Where do I catch the Watford Junction to Derby train from?

Watford Junction to Derby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Watford Junction station.

Train or bus from Watford Junction to Derby?

The best way to get from Watford Junction to Derby is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can line 321 bus and bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Watford Junction to Derby bus arrive?

Watford Junction to Derby bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Luton Station Interchange.

Where does the Watford Junction to Derby train arrive?

Watford Junction to Derby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Watford Junction to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford Junction to Derby is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Watford Junction to Derby.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain Reading - Leeds / ...
1h 59m
£45–99
Line 321 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Luton Station Interchangebus 321
2. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus 230
5h 56m
£20–33
Drive 109.6 mi
1. Drive from Watford Junction to Derbycar 109.6 mi
1h 53m
£27–39
Train via Milton Keynes
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Tamworthtrain
3. Take the train from Tamworth High Level to Derbytrain
2h 18m
£37–91

Watford Junction to Derby by train

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Distance: 134.2 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Derby via Birmingham New Street in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Watford Junction station to Bus Station via Luton Station Interchange in around 5h 56m.

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