The average train between Watford and Newmarket takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford to Newmarket. 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 Newmarket. The earliest departure is at 4:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Watford is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Newmarket at 11:09 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Newmarket. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Newmarket station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Watford to Newmarket train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Watford Junction station.
Watford to Newmarket train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Newmarket station.
Book your Watford to Newmarket train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Great Northern and 2 other operators.
The distance between Watford and Newmarket is 85.5 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Newmarket via London Euston, King's Cross, and Cambridge in around 2h 43m.