The average train between Cheltenham and Watford takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is an hourly train service from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Watford. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Watford at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Watford. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Watford station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Cheltenham to Watford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Watford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Book your Cheltenham to Watford train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Cheltenham and Watford is 119 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Watford Junction via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 16m.