The average train between Watford and York takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is an hourly train service from Watford to York. 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 York. 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 York at 1:48 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Watford to York. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at York station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Watford to York train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from King's Cross station.
Watford to York train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at York station.
Book your Watford to York train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Watford and York is 260.1 km. The road distance is 331 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.