The average train between Watford and Dover takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford to Dover. 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 Watford and Dover. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Dover at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Dover. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Dover station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
Watford to Dover train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Watford Junction station.
Watford to Dover train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Watford to Dover train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Southeastern and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Watford and Dover is 132.4 km. The road distance is 152 km.
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Dover Priory via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 19m.