The average train between Croydon and Watford Junction takes 54 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Croydon 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 every 15 minutes between Croydon and Watford Junction. The earliest departure is at 12:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Watford Junction at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 54 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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55 min • 1 change
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48 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Watford Junction. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Watford Junction station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
Croydon to Watford Junction train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to Watford Junction train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Book your Croydon to Watford Junction train tickets online with Thameslink, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Croydon and Watford Junction is 37.3 km. The road distance is 50 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Watford Junction via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 1h 2m.