The average train between York and Watford takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from York to Watford. 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 every 30 minutes between York and Watford. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Watford at 5:47 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross and take an average of 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from York to Watford. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Watford station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
York to Watford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Watford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your York to Watford train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), West Midlands Trains and 3 other operators.
The distance between York and Watford is 260.1 km. The road distance is 331 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from York to King's Cross every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Grand Central Trains also services this route every 4 hours.