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Trip Overview

The average train between Watford and Edale takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford to Edale. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 11m
Duration
187 mi
Distance
£80
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
  3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edaletrain train
4h 5m
£62–115

Watford to Edale train times

Trains run hourly between Watford and Edale. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Edale at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Central and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited8h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 43m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Watford to Edale? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 187.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Watford, England and Edale, England?

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Edale via Milton Keynes Central and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 5m.

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