The average train between Scunthorpe and Watford Junction takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Scunthorpe to Watford Junction. 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 Junction. 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 Junction 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 Junction. However, there are services departing from Scunthorpe station and arriving at Watford Junction station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Scunthorpe to Watford Junction train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Doncaster station.
Scunthorpe to Watford Junction train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Scunthorpe to Watford Junction train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Scunthorpe and Watford Junction is 213.7 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.