The average train between Gatwick and Watford takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Gatwick 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 Gatwick and Watford. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Watford at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Watford. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Watford station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
Gatwick to Watford train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Watford train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Book your Gatwick to Watford train tickets online with Southern.
The distance between Gatwick and Watford is 56.3 km. The road distance is 67 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Watford Junction via Clapham Junction in around 1h 45m.