The average train between Chesterfield and Watford takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield and Watford. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chesterfield is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Watford at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chesterfield to Watford. However, there are services departing from Chesterfield station and arriving at Watford station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Chesterfield to Watford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Chesterfield station.
Chesterfield to Watford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Book your Chesterfield to Watford train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Chesterfield and Watford is 190.3 km. The road distance is 258 km.
You can take a train from Chesterfield to Watford Junction via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 37m.