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Trip Overview

The average train between Wakefield and Watford takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is an hourly train service from Wakefield 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.

2h 31m
Duration
193 mi
Distance
£77
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Wakefield to Watford train times

Trains run hourly between Wakefield and Watford. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Watford at 12:47 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross and take an average of 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains3h 6m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains2h 40m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains2h 25m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains2h 35m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains2h 40m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains2h 25m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains2h 35m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains2h 44m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains2h 26m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains2h 41m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West Coast2h 43m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West Coast2h 41m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West Coast2h 42m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains2h 40m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains2h 25m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains2h 35m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains2h 40m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains2h 25m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains2h 35m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)West Midlands Trains2h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wakefield to Watford? 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: 193.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Watford, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Grand Central Trains also services this route once a week.

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