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Trains from Watford Junction to Ambergate (AMB)

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21

train journeys
per day

106

miles (172 kms)

2hrs 51 mins

fastest journey

04:15 / 00:12

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Watford Junction to Ambergate (AMB)

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between Watford Junction and Ambergate , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Watford Junction to Ambergate is approximately 106 miles (172 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 27 mins.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Watford Junction and Ambergate.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Watford Junction to Ambergate. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 51 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Watford Junction to Ambergate

Journeys from Watford Junction to Ambergate Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    04:15
    3 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    07:51
    Watford Junction
    Ambergate
    Watford Junction to Ambergate
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:01
    2 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    08:52
    Watford Junction
    Ambergate
    Watford Junction to Ambergate
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:01
    2 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    09:52
    Watford Junction
    Ambergate
    Watford Junction to Ambergate
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:07
    2 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    10:53
    Watford Junction
    Ambergate
    Watford Junction to Ambergate
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:31
    3 hrs 20 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    11:51
    Watford Junction
    Ambergate
    Watford Junction to Ambergate
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:38
    3 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    11:51
    Watford Junction
    Ambergate
    Watford Junction to Ambergate
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:02
    2 hrs 49 mins 3 changes
    12:51
    Watford Junction
    Ambergate
    Watford Junction to Ambergate
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:31
    3 hrs 20 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    13:51
    Watford Junction
    Ambergate
    Watford Junction to Ambergate
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:38
    3 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    13:51
    Watford Junction
    Ambergate
    Watford Junction to Ambergate
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:02
    2 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    14:50
    Watford Junction
    Ambergate
    Watford Junction to Ambergate
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:02
    2 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    15:50
    Watford Junction
    Ambergate
    Watford Junction to Ambergate
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:02
    2 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    16:50
    Watford Junction
    Ambergate
    Watford Junction to Ambergate
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:02
    2 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    17:50
    Watford Junction
    Ambergate
    Watford Junction to Ambergate
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:51
    2 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    18:40
    Watford Junction
    Ambergate
    Watford Junction to Ambergate
  • Mon 17th Jun
    17:02
    2 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    19:53
    Watford Junction
    Ambergate
    Watford Junction to Ambergate
  • Mon 17th Jun
    17:31
    3 hrs 8 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    20:39
    Watford Junction
    Ambergate
    Watford Junction to Ambergate
  • Mon 17th Jun
    17:35
    3 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    20:39
    Watford Junction
    Ambergate
    Watford Junction to Ambergate
  • Mon 17th Jun
    19:02
    2 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    21:53
    Watford Junction
    Ambergate
    Watford Junction to Ambergate
  • Mon 17th Jun
    20:02
    2 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    22:50
    Watford Junction
    Ambergate
    Watford Junction to Ambergate
  • Mon 17th Jun
    22:05
    7 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    05:56
    Watford Junction
    Ambergate
    Watford Junction to Ambergate

About Watford Junction Station

Station name Watford Junction (WFJ)
Address Watford Junction station, Station Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1EU
Managed by LN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:30 - 23:00
Saturday 05:30 - 23:00
Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Ambergate Station

Station name Ambergate (AMB)
Address Ambergate station, Midland Terrace, Ambergate, Derbyshire, DE56 2EN
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Watford Junction and Ambergate

The travel time between Watford Junction and Ambergate by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 27 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 51 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Watford Junction and Ambergate vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:15, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:12.

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Amenities on trains between Watford Junction and Ambergate can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Watford Junction & Ambergate. owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Watford Junction and Ambergate.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Watford Junction and Ambergate, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.