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Edinburgh to Watford Junction trains

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The average train between Edinburgh and Watford Junction takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to Watford Junction. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 55m
Duration
408 mi
Distance
£163
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Edinburgh to Watford Junction train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Watford Junction. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Watford Junction at 5:47 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains6h 57m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains4h 35m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains5h 8m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains4h 58m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West Coast4h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains4h 35m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains5h 8m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains4h 58m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West Coast4h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains4h 35m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains5h 8m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains4h 58m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West Coast4h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains4h 35m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains5h 8m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains4h 58m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West Coast4h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains4h 35m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains5h 8m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains4h 58m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West Coast4h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains4h 35m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains5h 8m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains4h 58m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West Coast4h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West Coast4h 33m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains5h 11m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West Coast4h 28m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West Coast4h 28m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Watford Junction? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 408.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Watford Junction, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £130–180 and the journey takes 4h 8m.

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