The average train between Harrogate and Watford takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is an hourly train service from Harrogate 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 Harrogate and Watford. The earliest departure is at 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harrogate is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Watford at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Harrogate to Watford. However, there are services departing from Harrogate station and arriving at Watford station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Harrogate to Watford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Harrogate station.
Harrogate to Watford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Harrogate to Watford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Harrogate and Watford is 270.8 km. The road distance is 364 km.
You can take a train from Harrogate to Watford Junction via York, King's Cross, and London Euston in around 3h 20m.