What is the cheapest way to get from Watford to Ripley?

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Ripley is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Watford to Ripley?

The fastest way to get from Watford to Ripley is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Ripley?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Ripley. However, there are services departing from Clarendon Road and arriving at Upper Marehay Road via Black Boy PH, Luton Station Interchange and Corporation Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Ripley?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to Ripley. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Derby via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Watford to Ripley?

The distance between Watford and Ripley is 149 miles. The road distance is 118.4 miles.

How do I travel from Watford to Ripley without a car?

The best way to get from Watford to Ripley without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £55 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Watford to Ripley?

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Watford to Ripley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Ripley bus from?

Watford to Ripley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Watford to Ripley train from?

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

Train or bus from Watford to Ripley?

The best way to get from Watford to Ripley is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the Watford to Ripley bus arrive?

Watford to Ripley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Watford to Ripley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Watford to Ripley?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Ripley is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Watford to Ripley.

Where can I stay near Ripley?

There are 2501+ hotels available in Ripley.

Watford to Ripley - 4 ways to travel via train, line 321 bus, car, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Watford to Ripley 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 Birmingham New Street - Nottingham / ...
2h 49m
£59–123
Drive 117.7 mi
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1. Drive from Watford to Ripleycar 117.7 mi
2h 5m
£29–41
Line 321 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Luton Station Interchangebus 321
2. Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
5h 20m
£61–102
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus 230
5h 41m
£33–74

Watford to Ripley by train and bus

149Weekly Services

2h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 147.7 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Denby Bank via Birmingham New Street, Derby, Railway Station, Bus Station, and Corporation Street in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £21–55 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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