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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Tamworthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Tamworth High Level to Derbytrain train
    4. Take the train from Derby to Matlocktrain train
    3h 34m
    £44–102

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Derby Bus Stationbus bus Ukn02
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Whitworth Institutebus bus 6.1
    6h 40m
    £22–35

  3. Drive  131.1 mi

    1. Drive from Watford to Derbyshirecar car 131.1 mi
    2h 26m
    £33–48

  4. Line 321 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Market Street to Luton Station Interchangebus bus 321
    2. Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Nottingham to Matlocktrain train
    5h 41m
    £58–86

  5. Line 321 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Market Street to Luton Station Interchangebus bus 321
    2. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 230
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Whitworth Institutebus bus 6.1
    8h 10m
    £25–42

Watford to Derbyshire by train

Calendar122Weekly Trains
Duration3h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 133.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

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

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Matlock via Milton Keynes Central, Tamworth High Level, and Derby in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall to Whitworth Institute via Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, and Bus Station in around 6h 40m.

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