The average train between Sheffield and Watford takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Watford. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Watford at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Watford. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Watford station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Sheffield to Watford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Watford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Book your Sheffield to Watford train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Sheffield and Watford is 205.3 km. The road distance is 274 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Watford Junction via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 41m.