The average train between Blackburn and Watford takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Blackburn 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 3 hours between Blackburn and Watford. The earliest departure is at 8:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Watford at 12:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Watford. However, there are services departing from Blackburn station and arriving at Watford station via Milton Keynes Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Blackburn to Watford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackburn to Watford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Book your Blackburn to Watford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Blackburn and Watford is 272.1 km. The road distance is 326 km.
You can take a train from Blackburn to Watford Junction via Preston and Milton Keynes Central in around 3h 35m.