The average train between Watford and Gatwick takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford to Gatwick. 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 Gatwick. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Gatwick at 5:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Gatwick station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Watford to Gatwick train services, operated by Southern, depart from Watford Junction station.
Watford to Gatwick train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Watford to Gatwick train tickets online with Southern.
The distance between Watford and Gatwick is 56.3 km. The road distance is 67 km.
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Gatwick Airport via Clapham Junction in around 1h 14m.