The average train between Chester and Watford takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Watford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Chester and Watford. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Watford at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Watford. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Watford station via Milton Keynes Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Chester to Watford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Crewe station.
Chester to Watford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Book your Chester to Watford train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Chester and Watford is 240.4 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Watford Junction via Crewe and Milton Keynes Central in around 2h 13m.