The average train between London and Watford takes 29 min and the fastest train takes 13 min. The train runs at least 8 times per hour from London 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 10 minutes between London and Watford. The earliest departure is at 3:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from London is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Watford at 7:37 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 29 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from London station and arriving at Watford station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
London to Watford train services, operated by London Overground, depart from London Euston station.
London to Watford train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Book your London to Watford train tickets online with London Overground, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between London and Watford is 24.8 km. The road distance is 28 km.
West Midlands Trains operates a train from London Euston to Watford Junction every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £6–15 and the journey takes 19 min. Three other operators also service this route.
