The average train between Liverpool and Watford takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Watford. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Watford at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Watford. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Watford station via Milton Keynes Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Liverpool to Watford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Watford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Book your Liverpool to Watford train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Liverpool and Watford is 261.9 km. The road distance is 282 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Watford Junction via Milton Keynes Central in around 2h 14m.