The average train between Hackney and Watford takes 42 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Hackney 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 every 15 minutes between Hackney and Watford. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hackney is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Watford at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Highbury & Islington and take an average of 42 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


40 min • 2 changes


43 min • 2 changes


34 min • 2 changes


35 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Hackney to Watford. However, there are services departing from Hackney station and arriving at Watford station via Highbury & Islington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
Hackney to Watford train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Hackney Central station.
Hackney to Watford train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Book your Hackney to Watford train tickets online with London Overground, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hackney and Watford is 26.6 km. The road distance is 35 km.
You can take a train from Hackney Central to Watford Junction via Highbury & Islington, Highbury & Islington station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 35 min.