The average train between Dartford and Watford takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Dartford 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 20 minutes between Dartford and Watford. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dartford is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Watford at 8:29 PM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 36m • 2 changes

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No, there is no direct train from Dartford to Watford. However, there are services departing from Dartford station and arriving at Watford station via London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Dartford to Watford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dartford station.
Dartford to Watford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Book your Dartford to Watford train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dartford and Watford is 48.2 km. The road distance is 58 km.
You can take a train from Dartford to Watford Junction via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 1h 19m.