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Darwen to Watford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Darwen and Watford takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Darwen 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 8m
Duration
186 mi
Distance
£76
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Darwen to Manchester Victoriatrain train
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junctiontrain train
3h 46m
£60–116

Darwen to Watford train times

Trains run hourly between Darwen and Watford. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Darwen is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Watford at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast3h 57m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains9h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 37m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 37m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 36m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 37m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 37m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 36m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 37m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 37m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 36m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 37m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Darwen 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.

Map of how to get from Darwen to Watford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 186 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, England and Watford, England?

You can take a train from Darwen to Watford Junction via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, and Milton Keynes Central in around 3h 46m.

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