The average train between Scunthorpe and Watford takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Scunthorpe 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 Scunthorpe and Watford. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scunthorpe is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Watford at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Scunthorpe to Watford. However, there are services departing from Scunthorpe station and arriving at Watford station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Scunthorpe to Watford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Doncaster station.
Scunthorpe to Watford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Scunthorpe to Watford train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Scunthorpe and Watford is 214.6 km. The road distance is 316 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Doncaster to King's Cross every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Two other operators also service this route.