The average train between Basingstoke and Watford Junction takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke to Watford Junction. 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 Basingstoke and Watford Junction. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Watford Junction 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.

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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Watford Junction. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Watford Junction station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Basingstoke to Watford Junction train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Watford Junction train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Book your Basingstoke to Watford Junction train tickets online with South Western Railway and Southern.
The distance between Basingstoke and Watford Junction is 65.4 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Watford Junction via Clapham Junction in around 2h 24m.