Train Bournemouth to Watford from £61 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Watford takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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.

3h 23m
Duration: 122 mi
Distance: £61
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 10m

£52–113

Bournemouth to Watford train times

Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Watford. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Watford at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

5:15 AM → 8:20 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 10:24 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
8:18 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
9:22 AM → 12:24 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 29, 2026

5:15 AM → 8:20 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 10:24 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
8:18 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
9:22 AM → 12:24 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 30, 2026

5:43 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 10:22 AM
3h • 1 change
8:22 AM → 11:22 AM
3h • 1 change
9:22 AM → 12:24 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 31, 2026

7:36 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 11:58 AM
3h 7m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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