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Trip Overview

The average train between Watford and Skipton takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is an hourly train service from Watford to Skipton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 46m
Duration
229 mi
Distance
£92
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Watford to Skipton train times

Trains run hourly between Watford and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 4:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Watford is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Skipton at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 38m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 37m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 32m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 41m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 56m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 36m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 41m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 56m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 36m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 46m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 43m • 2 changes
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    Caledonian SleeperLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 28m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 57m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 42m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 41m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 41m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 56m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 36m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 41m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 56m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 36m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 20m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Watford to Skipton? 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: 228.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Skipton via London Euston, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 4h 4m.

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