The average train between Watford and Crawley takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford to Crawley. 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 Watford and Crawley. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Crawley at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Crawley. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Crawley station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
Watford to Crawley train services, operated by Southern, depart from Watford Junction station.
Watford to Crawley train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Crawley station.
Book your Watford to Crawley train tickets online with Southern.
The distance between Watford and Crawley is 62.1 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Crawley via Clapham Junction in around 1h 37m.