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How to get fromWatford to Derbyshireby train, bus, or car

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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 Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train
    3. Take the train from Derby to Matlocktrain train
    3h 29m
    £62–128

  2. Line 321 bus, bus

    cheapest
    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
    7h 34m
    £28–67

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Derby Bus Stationbus bus Uk014 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Whitworth Institutebus bus 6.1
    7h 7m
    £29–49

  4. Drive 131.1 mi

    1. Drive from Watford to Derbyshirecar car 131.1 mi
    2h 26m
    £32–46

  5. 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 44m
    £66–108

Watford to Derbyshire by train

Calendar123Weekly Trains
Duration3h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 153 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Matlock via Birmingham New Street and Derby in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clarendon Road to Whitworth Institute via Black Boy PH, Finchley Road Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), and Bus Station in around 7h 7m.

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