The average train between Purley and Watford takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Purley 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 Purley and Watford. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Purley is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Watford at 5:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Purley to Watford. However, there are services departing from Purley station and arriving at Watford station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Purley to Watford train services, operated by Southern, depart from Purley station.
Purley to Watford train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Book your Purley to Watford train tickets online with Southern.
The distance between Purley and Watford is 40.5 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a train from Purley to Watford Junction via Clapham Junction in around 1h 37m.