The average train between Margate and Watford takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is an hourly train service from Margate 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 Margate and Watford. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Watford at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Watford. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Watford station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Margate to Watford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Watford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Book your Margate to Watford train tickets online with Southeastern, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Margate and Watford is 127 km. The road distance is 175 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Margate to London St Pancras Intl hourly. Tickets cost £45–95 and the journey takes 1h 29m.