The average train between Dover and Watford takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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 Dover and Watford. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Watford at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Watford. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Watford station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Dover to Watford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Watford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Book your Dover to Watford train tickets online with Southeastern, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Dover and Watford is 132.4 km. The road distance is 152 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Watford Junction via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 1h 43m.