Train Basingstoke to Watford from £32 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Basingstoke and Watford takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke to Watford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 50m
Duration: 62 mi
Distance: £32
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 24m

£27–59

Basingstoke to Watford train times

Trains run hourly between Basingstoke and Watford. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Watford at 5:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:54 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 29m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 8:20 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 10:24 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
9:57 AM → 11:21 AM
1h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:54 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 29m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 8:20 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 10:24 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
9:57 AM → 11:21 AM
1h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:54 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 29m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 8:20 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 10:24 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
9:57 AM → 11:21 AM
1h 23m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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