York to Watford Junction Trains

York to Watford Junction trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between York and Watford Junction takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from York to Watford Junction. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 32m
Duration: 206 mi
Distance: £82
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...

2h 27m

£56–113

York to Watford Junction train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between York and Watford Junction. 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 Junction at 5:47 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:58 AM → 10:34 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
9:17 AM → 11:34 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 12:06 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
10:17 AM → 12:36 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:40 AM → 7:28 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
5:57 AM → 8:23 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
6:10 AM → 8:37 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 8:53 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:40 AM → 7:28 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
5:57 AM → 8:23 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
6:10 AM → 8:37 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 8:53 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:40 AM → 7:28 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
5:57 AM → 8:23 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
6:10 AM → 8:37 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 8:53 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:40 AM → 7:28 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
5:57 AM → 8:23 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
6:10 AM → 8:37 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 8:53 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:40 AM → 7:28 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
5:57 AM → 8:23 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
6:10 AM → 8:37 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 8:53 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:40 AM → 7:29 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
5:57 AM → 8:28 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
6:10 AM → 8:37 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
6:31 AM → 9:12 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from York to Watford Junction? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between York, England and Watford Junction, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from York to King's Cross every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Grand Central Trains also services this route every 4 hours.

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