The average train between Scarborough and Watford takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Scarborough 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 Scarborough and Watford. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scarborough is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Watford at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Scarborough to Watford. However, there are services departing from Scarborough station and arriving at Watford station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Scarborough to Watford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Scarborough station.
Scarborough to Watford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Scarborough to Watford train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Scarborough and Watford is 291.8 km. The road distance is 398 km.
You can take a train from Scarborough to Watford Junction via York, King's Cross, and London Euston in around 3h 31m.