The average train between Watford and Kent takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford to Kent. 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 Kent. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Kent at 5:55 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Kent. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Kent station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Watford to Kent train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Watford Junction station.
Watford to Kent train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Watford to Kent train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Southeastern and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Watford and Kent is 89.1 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Lenham via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 2h 8m.