Train Purley to Watford from £17 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Purley and Watford takes 1h 42m 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.

1h 42m
Duration: 29 mi
Distance: £17
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Purley to Clapham Junctiontrain Reigate - London Victoria / ...
Take the train from Clapham Junction to Watford Junctiontrain East Croydon - Watford Junction / ...

1h 37m

£14–30

Purley to Watford train times

Trains run hourly between Purley and Watford. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purley is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Watford at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 29, 2026

7:54 PM → 9:20 PM
1h 26m • 1 change
8:54 PM → 10:23 PM
1h 29m • 1 change
9:54 PM → 11:25 PM
1h 31m • 1 change
11:25 PM → 5:49 AM
Arrives next day
6h 24m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, May 30, 2026

5:54 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 29m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 8:24 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 9:22 AM
1h 28m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 10:22 AM
1h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 31, 2026

7:16 AM → 8:57 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 9:54 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
9:25 AM → 10:58 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
10:25 AM → 11:58 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, June 1, 2026

5:51 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 8:20 AM
1h 26m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 9:21 AM
1h 27m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 10:24 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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