Train Brighton to Watford from £39 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Brighton and Watford takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Brighton 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: 71 mi
Distance: £39
Average price: Every 20 minutes
Frequency

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1h 56m

£30–92

Brighton to Watford train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Brighton and Watford. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Watford at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

10:56 PM → 12:58 AM
Arrives next day
2h 2m • 1 change
11:23 PM → 1:57 AM
Arrives next day
2h 34m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

12:02 AM → 5:47 AM
5h 45m • 1 change
4:12 AM → 6:29 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
5:06 AM → 6:49 AM
1h 43m • 1 change
5:26 AM → 7:12 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
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