The average train between Watford and Edale takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is a train service every few hours from Watford to Edale. 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 Watford and Edale. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Edale at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Central and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Edale. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Edale station via Milton Keynes Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Watford to Edale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Watford Junction station.
Watford to Edale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edale station.
Book your Watford to Edale train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Watford and Edale is 213.3 km. The road distance is 302 km.
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Edale via Milton Keynes Central and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 7m.