The average train between Guildford and Watford takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Guildford 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 Guildford and Watford. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Guildford is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Watford at 5:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Watford. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Watford station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Guildford to Watford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.
Guildford to Watford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Watford Junction station.
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The distance between Guildford and Watford is 48.3 km. The road distance is 70 km.
You can take a train from Guildford to Watford Junction via Clapham Junction in around 2h 13m.