The average train between Watford and Harrogate takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford to Harrogate. 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 Harrogate. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Harrogate at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Harrogate station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Watford to Harrogate train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from King's Cross station.
Watford to Harrogate train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at York station.
Book your Watford to Harrogate train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Watford and Harrogate is 270.8 km. The road distance is 364 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to York every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Grand Central Trains also services this route every 4 hours.