The average train between Watford and Middlesbrough takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford to Middlesbrough. 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 Middlesbrough. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Middlesbrough at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Middlesbrough. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Middlesbrough station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Watford to Middlesbrough train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from King's Cross station.
Watford to Middlesbrough train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Middlesbrough station.
Book your Watford to Middlesbrough train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Watford and Middlesbrough is 329.6 km. The road distance is 412 km.
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Middlesbrough via London Euston, King's Cross, and York in around 4h 9m.