The average train between Caterham and Watford takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Caterham 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.
Trains run hourly between Caterham and Watford. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caterham is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Watford at 5:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Purley and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Caterham to Watford. However, there are services departing from Caterham station and arriving at Watford station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Caterham to Watford train services, operated by Southern, depart from Purley station.
Caterham to Watford train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Book your Caterham to Watford train tickets online with Southern.
The distance between Caterham and Watford is 46.9 km. The road distance is 54 km.
You can take a train from Caterham to Watford Junction via Purley and Clapham Junction in around 2h 12m.