The average train between Watford and Scarborough takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford to Scarborough. 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 Scarborough. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Scarborough at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Scarborough station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Watford to Scarborough train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from King's Cross station.
Watford to Scarborough train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Scarborough station.
Book your Watford to Scarborough train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Watford and Scarborough is 291.8 km. The road distance is 398 km.
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Scarborough via London Euston, King's Cross, and York in around 4h 1m.