The average train between Watford and Horley takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford to Horley. 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 Horley. 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 Horley at 5:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Horley. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Horley station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Watford to Horley train services, operated by Southern, depart from Watford Junction station.
Watford to Horley train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Watford to Horley train tickets online with Southern and Thameslink.
The distance between Watford and Horley is 56 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Horley via Clapham Junction and Gatwick Airport in around 1h 24m.