The average train between Durham and Watford takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 hourly between Durham and Watford. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Watford at 5:47 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Watford. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Watford station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Durham to Watford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.
Durham to Watford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Durham to Watford train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Durham and Watford is 355.9 km. The road distance is 437 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Durham to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £85–120 and the journey takes 2h 50m.