The average train between Reading and Watford takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Reading 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 20 minutes between Reading and Watford. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Watford at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Watford. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Watford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
Reading to Watford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Watford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Watford High Street station.
Book your Reading to Watford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and London Overground.
The distance between Reading and Watford is 45.5 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Watford High Street via London Paddington, Paddington station, Queen's Park station, and Queens Park (London) in around 1h 33m.
