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Trip Overview

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.

1h 33m
Duration
42 mi
Distance
£23
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Gatwick to Watford train times

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.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    SouthernSouthern1h 23m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern5h 49m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SouthernSouthern1h 26m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern1h 17m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern1h 19m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern1h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SouthernSouthern1h 26m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern1h 17m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern1h 19m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern1h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    SouthernSouthern1h 22m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern1h 22m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern1h 20m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern1h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SouthernSouthern1h 24m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern1h 27m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern1h 13m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern1h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SouthernSouthern1h 26m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern1h 17m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern1h 19m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern1h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    SouthernSouthern1h 26m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern1h 17m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern1h 19m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouthern1h 22m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gatwick to Watford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Gatwick to Watford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 41.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Watford, England?

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Watford Junction via Clapham Junction in around 1h 45m.

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