The average train between Sunderland and Watford takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is an hourly train service from Sunderland 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 Sunderland and Watford. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Watford at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Watford. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Watford station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Sunderland to Watford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Watford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Sunderland to Watford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Sunderland and Watford is 367.2 km. The road distance is 478 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to King's Cross every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 44m.