The average train between Dorking and Watford takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Dorking 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 Dorking and Watford. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorking is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Watford at 5:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dorking to Watford. However, there are services departing from Dorking station and arriving at Watford station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Dorking to Watford train services, operated by Southern, depart from Dorking station.
Dorking to Watford train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Book your Dorking to Watford train tickets online with Southern.
The distance between Dorking and Watford is 47.2 km. The road distance is 63 km.
You can take a train from Dorking to Watford Junction via Clapham Junction in around 2h 15m.