Burnley to Watford Trains

Burnley to Watford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Burnley and Watford takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley 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.

4h 26m
Duration: 194 mi
Distance: £79
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain
Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junctiontrain

3h 47m

£62–121

Burnley to Watford train times

Trains run hourly between Burnley and Watford. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Watford at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:37 AM → 10:32 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 11:32 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 12:32 PM
3h 53m • 3 changes
9:39 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:37 AM → 10:32 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 11:32 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 12:32 PM
3h 53m • 3 changes
9:39 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:37 AM → 10:32 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 11:32 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 12:32 PM
3h 53m • 3 changes
9:39 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:37 AM → 10:32 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Burnley to Watford? 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 Burnley, England and Watford, England?

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Watford Junction via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, and Milton Keynes Central in around 3h 47m.

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