London to Watford train with West Midlands Trains

Tue 26 May
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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Watford

Showing times and prices for 26 May

Cheapest price

£11

Average price

£13

Fastest journey

14 m

Average duration

14 m

Trains per day

152

Distance

25 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Watford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London to Watford will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.

Fast trains

Of the 152 trains that leave London for Watford every day 111 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 m .

The slowest trains will take 14 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • West Midlands TrainsW88179+London OvergroundL22358
    8:240h24
    London Euston (EUS)
    8:48Watford High Street (WFH)
    £111One-way
    1 change
  • West Midlands TrainsW88175+London OvergroundL22356
    8:040h29
    London Euston (EUS)
    8:33Watford High Street (WFH)
    £111One-way
    1 change
  • West Midlands TrainsW88184+London OvergroundL22361
    8:350h28
    London Euston (EUS)
    9:03Watford High Street (WFH)
    £111One-way
    1 change
  • London OvergroundC34135
    8:150h44
    London Euston (EUS)
    8:59Watford High Street (WFH)
    £111One-way
    0 changes
  • London OvergroundC34142
    8:300h44
    London Euston (EUS)
    9:14Watford High Street (WFH)
    £111One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for London to Watford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Watford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, and a coach costs an average of £11.

Distance: 25 km

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Most popular
Train
Coach

£11

Average Price

Cheapest

£13

Average Price

1h 1m

Average total duration

Fastest

31m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 52m

Average total duration

1h 22m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.0kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

West Midlands Trains

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

London to Watford train times

The table below shows live departures for London to Watford trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 26 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
West Midlands TrainsW706010:39 London Euston (EUS)
0h20
0:59 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW70478
On time
1:39 London Euston (EUS)
0h18
1:57 Watford Junction (WFJ)		0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW70478 · W70246
On time
1:39 London Euston (EUS)
2h36
4:15 Bushey (BSH)		1 change
West Midlands TrainsP695055:35 London Euston (EUS)
0h19
5:54 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsP69505+London OvergroundP024125:35 London Euston (EUS)
0h28
6:03 Watford High Street (WFH)1 change
London OvergroundL227295:38 London Euston (EUS)
0h50
6:28 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundL227295:38 London Euston (EUS)
0h43
6:21 Bushey (BSH)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundL227295:38 London Euston (EUS)
0h45
6:23 Watford High Street (WFH)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundL227355:58 London Euston (EUS)
0h43
6:41 Bushey (BSH)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundL227355:58 London Euston (EUS)
0h46
6:44 Watford High Street (WFH)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundL22735+SouthernW292225:58 London Euston (EUS)
0h44
6:42 Watford Junction (WFJ)1 change
West Midlands TrainsW702536:09 London Euston (EUS)
0h21
6:30 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW702536:09 London Euston (EUS)
0h17
6:26 Bushey (BSH)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW70253+London OvergroundL227356:09 London Euston (EUS)
0h35
6:44 Watford High Street (WFH)1 change
London OvergroundL227416:15 London Euston (EUS)
0h41
6:56 Bushey (BSH)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundL227416:15 London Euston (EUS)
0h44
6:59 Watford High Street (WFH)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundL227416:15 London Euston (EUS)
0h48
7:03 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsY80791 · Y810296:21 London Euston (EUS)
0h27
6:48 Bushey (BSH)1 change
West Midlands TrainsY807916:21 London Euston (EUS)
0h14
6:35 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsY80791+London OvergroundP697076:21 London Euston (EUS)
0h27
6:48 Watford High Street (WFH)1 change
London OvergroundL227466:28 London Euston (EUS)
0h41
7:09 Bushey (BSH)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundL227466:28 London Euston (EUS)
0h48
7:16 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundL227466:28 London Euston (EUS)
0h44
7:12 Watford High Street (WFH)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW702586:39 London Euston (EUS)
0h17
6:56 Bushey (BSH)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW70258+London OvergroundL227466:39 London Euston (EUS)
0h33
7:12 Watford High Street (WFH)1 change
West Midlands TrainsW702586:39 London Euston (EUS)
0h20
6:59 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC340966:45 London Euston (EUS)
0h44
7:29 Watford High Street (WFH)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC340966:45 London Euston (EUS)
0h48
7:33 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC340966:45 London Euston (EUS)
0h41
7:26 Bushey (BSH)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW88175+London OvergroundL223568:04 London Euston (EUS)
0h29
8:33 Watford High Street (WFH)1 change
West Midlands TrainsW881758:04 London Euston (EUS)
0h19
8:23 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW702778:09 London Euston (EUS)
0h20
8:29 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW70277+London OvergroundC341298:09 London Euston (EUS)
0h33
8:42 Watford High Street (WFH)1 change
London OvergroundC341358:15 London Euston (EUS)
0h44
8:59 Watford High Street (WFH)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC341358:15 London Euston (EUS)
0h48
9:03 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsY808098:23 London Euston (EUS)
0h14
8:37 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW88179+London OvergroundL223588:24 London Euston (EUS)
0h24
8:48 Watford High Street (WFH)1 change
West Midlands TrainsW881798:24 London Euston (EUS)
0h15
8:39 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC341428:30 London Euston (EUS)
0h50
9:20 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC341428:30 London Euston (EUS)
0h44
9:14 Watford High Street (WFH)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW88184+London OvergroundL223618:35 London Euston (EUS)
0h28
9:03 Watford High Street (WFH)1 change
West Midlands TrainsW881848:35 London Euston (EUS)
0h18
8:53 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW70283+London OvergroundC341428:39 London Euston (EUS)
0h35
9:14 Watford High Street (WFH)1 change
West Midlands TrainsW702838:39 London Euston (EUS)
0h20
8:59 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC341488:45 London Euston (EUS)
0h48
9:33 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC341488:45 London Euston (EUS)
0h44
9:29 Watford High Street (WFH)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW881888:54 London Euston (EUS)
0h18
9:12 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW88188+London OvergroundC341488:54 London Euston (EUS)
0h35
9:29 Watford High Street (WFH)1 change
London OvergroundC110418:58 London Euston (EUS)
0h48
9:46 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC110418:58 London Euston (EUS)
0h44
9:42 Watford High Street (WFH)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW702909:09 London Euston (EUS)
0h20
9:29 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW70290+London OvergroundC110419:09 London Euston (EUS)
0h33
9:42 Watford High Street (WFH)1 change
London OvergroundC110429:15 London Euston (EUS)
0h44
9:59 Watford High Street (WFH)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC110429:15 London Euston (EUS)
0h48
10:03 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsC178009:23 London Euston (EUS)
0h14
9:37 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsC17800+London OvergroundL223699:23 London Euston (EUS)
0h25
9:48 Watford High Street (WFH)1 change
West Midlands TrainsW88192+London OvergroundC110429:24 London Euston (EUS)
0h35
9:59 Watford High Street (WFH)1 change
West Midlands TrainsW881929:24 London Euston (EUS)
0h18
9:42 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC341689:30 London Euston (EUS)
0h44
10:14 Watford High Street (WFH)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC341689:30 London Euston (EUS)
0h48
10:18 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW70295+London OvergroundC341689:39 London Euston (EUS)
0h35
10:14 Watford High Street (WFH)1 change
West Midlands TrainsW702959:39 London Euston (EUS)
0h20
9:59 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC341759:45 London Euston (EUS)
0h48
10:33 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC341759:45 London Euston (EUS)
0h43
10:28 Watford High Street (WFH)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW88196+London OvergroundC341759:54 London Euston (EUS)
0h34
10:28 Watford High Street (WFH)1 change
West Midlands TrainsW881969:54 London Euston (EUS)
0h18
10:12 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC3418210:00 London Euston (EUS)
0h43
10:43 Watford High Street (WFH)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC3418210:00 London Euston (EUS)
0h48
10:48 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW70302
On time
10:09 London Euston (EUS)
0h20
10:29 Watford Junction (WFJ)		0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW70302+London OvergroundC34182
On time
10:09 London Euston (EUS)
0h34
10:43 Watford High Street (WFH)		1 change
London OvergroundC3418910:15 London Euston (EUS)
0h43
10:58 Watford High Street (WFH)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC3418910:15 London Euston (EUS)
0h48
11:03 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsY80832+London OvergroundL2238110:23 London Euston (EUS)
0h25
10:48 Watford High Street (WFH)1 change
West Midlands TrainsY8083210:23 London Euston (EUS)
0h14
10:37 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW88200+London OvergroundC3418910:24 London Euston (EUS)
0h34
10:58 Watford High Street (WFH)1 change
West Midlands TrainsW8820010:24 London Euston (EUS)
0h18
10:42 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC3419610:30 London Euston (EUS)
0h43
11:13 Watford High Street (WFH)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC3419610:30 London Euston (EUS)
0h48
11:18 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW70308+London OvergroundC3419610:39 London Euston (EUS)
0h34
11:13 Watford High Street (WFH)1 change
West Midlands TrainsW7030810:39 London Euston (EUS)
0h20
10:59 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC3420310:45 London Euston (EUS)
0h48
11:33 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC3420310:45 London Euston (EUS)
0h43
11:28 Watford High Street (WFH)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW88204+London OvergroundC3420310:54 London Euston (EUS)
0h34
11:28 Watford High Street (WFH)1 change
West Midlands TrainsW8820410:54 London Euston (EUS)
0h18
11:12 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC1105211:00 London Euston (EUS)
0h43
11:43 Watford High Street (WFH)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC1105211:00 London Euston (EUS)
0h48
11:48 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW7031611:09 London Euston (EUS)
0h20
11:29 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW70316+London OvergroundC1105211:09 London Euston (EUS)
0h34
11:43 Watford High Street (WFH)1 change
London OvergroundC1105411:15 London Euston (EUS)
0h43
11:58 Watford High Street (WFH)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC1105411:15 London Euston (EUS)
0h48
12:03 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsY8084311:19 London Euston (EUS)
0h18
11:37 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsY80843+London OvergroundL2239311:19 London Euston (EUS)
0h29
11:48 Watford High Street (WFH)1 change
West Midlands TrainsW8820811:24 London Euston (EUS)
0h18
11:42 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW88208+London OvergroundC1105411:24 London Euston (EUS)
0h34
11:58 Watford High Street (WFH)1 change
London OvergroundC3422411:30 London Euston (EUS)
0h43
12:13 Watford High Street (WFH)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC3422411:30 London Euston (EUS)
0h48
12:18 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW70322+London OvergroundC3422411:39 London Euston (EUS)
0h34
12:13 Watford High Street (WFH)1 change
West Midlands TrainsW7032211:39 London Euston (EUS)
0h20
11:59 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC3423111:45 London Euston (EUS)
0h48
12:33 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC3423111:45 London Euston (EUS)
0h43
12:28 Watford High Street (WFH)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW88212+London OvergroundC3423111:54 London Euston (EUS)
0h34
12:28 Watford High Street (WFH)1 change
West Midlands TrainsW8821211:54 London Euston (EUS)
0h18
12:12 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC3423512:00 London Euston (EUS)
0h48
12:48 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC3423512:00 London Euston (EUS)
0h43
12:43 Watford High Street (WFH)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW7033012:09 London Euston (EUS)
0h20
12:29 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW70330+London OvergroundC3423512:09 London Euston (EUS)
0h34
12:43 Watford High Street (WFH)1 change
London OvergroundC3423812:15 London Euston (EUS)
0h48
13:03 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC3423812:15 London Euston (EUS)
0h43
12:58 Watford High Street (WFH)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsY80856+London OvergroundL2240512:23 London Euston (EUS)
0h25
12:48 Watford High Street (WFH)1 change
West Midlands TrainsY8085612:23 London Euston (EUS)
0h14
12:37 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW88216+London OvergroundC3423812:24 London Euston (EUS)
0h34
12:58 Watford High Street (WFH)1 change
West Midlands TrainsW8821612:24 London Euston (EUS)
0h18
12:42 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC3424212:30 London Euston (EUS)
0h43
13:13 Watford High Street (WFH)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW8824816:04 London Euston (EUS)
0h18
16:22 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW88248+London OvergroundL2245016:04 London Euston (EUS)
0h29
16:33 Watford High Street (WFH)1 change
West Midlands TrainsW7038616:09 London Euston (EUS)
0h17
16:26 Bushey (BSH)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW70386+London OvergroundC3428416:09 London Euston (EUS)
0h34
16:43 Watford High Street (WFH)1 change
West Midlands TrainsW7038616:09 London Euston (EUS)
0h20
16:29 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC3428716:14 London Euston (EUS)
0h45
16:59 Watford High Street (WFH)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC3428716:14 London Euston (EUS)
0h51
17:05 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC3428716:14 London Euston (EUS)
0h42
16:56 Bushey (BSH)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsY8077916:19 London Euston (EUS)
0h15
16:34 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsY80779+London OvergroundL2245316:19 London Euston (EUS)
0h32
16:51 Watford High Street (WFH)1 change
West Midlands TrainsW88251+London OvergroundC3428716:24 London Euston (EUS)
0h35
16:59 Watford High Street (WFH)1 change
West Midlands TrainsW8825116:24 London Euston (EUS)
0h20
16:44 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW8825116:24 London Euston (EUS)
0h17
16:41 Bushey (BSH)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC3429016:27 London Euston (EUS)
0h46
17:13 Watford High Street (WFH)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC3429016:27 London Euston (EUS)
0h44
17:11 Bushey (BSH)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC3429016:27 London Euston (EUS)
0h52
17:19 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW88255+London OvergroundL2245616:34 London Euston (EUS)
0h29
17:03 Watford High Street (WFH)1 change
West Midlands TrainsW8825516:34 London Euston (EUS)
0h20
16:54 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW70392+London OvergroundC3429016:39 London Euston (EUS)
0h34
17:13 Watford High Street (WFH)1 change
West Midlands TrainsW7039216:39 London Euston (EUS)
0h20
16:59 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW7039216:39 London Euston (EUS)
0h17
16:56 Bushey (BSH)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC3429316:44 London Euston (EUS)
0h42
17:26 Bushey (BSH)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC3429316:44 London Euston (EUS)
0h52
17:36 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC3429316:44 London Euston (EUS)
0h45
17:29 Watford High Street (WFH)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW8825716:54 London Euston (EUS)
0h20
17:14 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW8825716:54 London Euston (EUS)
0h17
17:11 Bushey (BSH)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW88257+London OvergroundC3429316:54 London Euston (EUS)
0h35
17:29 Watford High Street (WFH)1 change
London OvergroundP0251516:57 London Euston (EUS)
0h44
17:41 Watford High Street (WFH)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundP0251516:57 London Euston (EUS)
0h51
17:48 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundP0251516:57 London Euston (EUS)
0h42
17:39 Bushey (BSH)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW8825917:04 London Euston (EUS)
0h20
17:24 Watford Junction (WFJ)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW88259+London OvergroundL2246217:04 London Euston (EUS)
0h29
17:33 Watford High Street (WFH)1 change
West Midlands TrainsW7040017:09 London Euston (EUS)
0h17
17:26 Bushey (BSH)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundP0251617:14 London Euston (EUS)
0h42
17:56 Bushey (BSH)0 changesdirect
West Midlands TrainsW8826017:24 London Euston (EUS)
0h17
17:41 Bushey (BSH)0 changesdirect
London OvergroundC3430217:27 London Euston (EUS)
0h42
18:09 Bushey (BSH)0 changesdirect

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Trains from London to Watford run on average 30 times per day, taking around 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.

There are 23 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 24m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
25 km
Average train duration
31m
Cheapest ticket price
£7
Trains per day
30
Direct trains
23
Fastest train
24m
First train
0:01
Last train
23:58
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
2 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: West Midlands Trains, London Overground, Avanti West Coast from London to Watford trainsWest Midlands Trains, London Overground, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between London and Watford from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

West Midlands Trains

About
West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
24m
Cheapest Price
£7
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket at 50% of adult fare. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
Learn more about West Midlands Trains

Avanti West Coast

About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
13m
Cheapest Price
£50
Avanti West Coast frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Learn more about Avanti West Coast

London Overground

About
London Overground is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a network of suburban rail services in and around Greater London. The services run from early morning until late at night, with some lines running 24 hours a day. The trains come in a variety of types, including the Class 378 Capitalstar, Class 172 Turbostar, Class 315, Class 317, Class 508 and Class 700 Desiro City. London Overground offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, off-peak and super off-peak tickets. Onboard facilities include air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, power sockets and CCTV. The most popular routes for London Overground are from Euston to Watford Junction, from Liverpool Street to Enfield Town, and from Clapham Junction to Stratford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
31m
Cheapest Price
£11
Luggage included
Two large items of luggage and one small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Luggage racks available at the ends of carriages and overhead storage
Cancellation Policy
Refunds subject to administrative fee and fare conditions
Refund
Full refund available for service cancellations
Amenities on board the train
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Step-free access at many stations, wheelchair spaces on trains, priority seating
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be leashed. Maximum two dogs per passenger

FAQs: London to Watford train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Watford by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Watford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from London to Watford can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £7, while the average price tends to be around £11.
The train journey from London to Watford covers a distance of 25 km and takes approximately 24m. Trains run 30 per day.
The train distance from London to Watford is 25 km.
The first train from London to Watford leaves at 0:01.
The last train from London to Watford departs at 23:58.
Trains from London to Watford run approximately 30 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London to Watford.
Yes, there is a direct train between London and Watford. The service operates 23 times per day, provided by West Midlands Trains, London Overground, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains.
To get from London to Watford, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from London to Watford.
The train station in London that goes to Watford is London Euston (EUS), and it arrives at Watford Junction (WFJ).
The cheapest way to get from London to Watford is by train, costing approximately £7.
Booking trains from London to Watford in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from London to Watford is not particularly scenic, as it primarily travels through suburban areas and industrial landscapes.
Yes, a day trip from London to Watford is feasible with a short travel time of 24m and a distance of 25 km. Trains run frequently with 27 trips per day.
In Watford, you can enjoy a variety of activities such as attending performances at the Watford Palace Theatre or exploring the shops and dining options at Intu Watford. For entertainment, try Topgolf Watford, or attend community arts events at The Pump House Theatre and Arts Centre. Nature enthusiasts can visit the Rickmansworth Aquadrome for walking and cycling, or explore Cassiobury Park and its nature reserve. Don't miss the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London for a behind-the-scenes look at the Harry Potter films. Additionally, Watford Museum offers insights into the town's history, while Cheslyn House and Gardens provide a tranquil escape. For luxury, The Grove features beautiful gardens, a golf course, and spa facilities.
To fully explore Watford's attractions, including Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter, Cassiobury Park, and Watford Palace Theatre, a two to three-day visit is recommended.
Yes, you can take the train from London to Watford.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in London and Watford

London
Watford
The major train station for departures in London is London Euston. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Euston for your trip from London to Watford.
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Amenities at train station
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HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
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information
address
Address
Euston Road, London, Greater London, NW1 2RT, United Kingdom
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
  • Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
  • Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map.
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Nando's
  • The Signal Box
  • Delice de France
  • Tortilla
  • Starbucks
  • AMT Coffee
  • Upper Crust
  • Camden Food Co.
  • & many more
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
  • Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hilton London Euston
  • The Wesley Euston Hotel
  • Travelodge London Central Euston
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
  • Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
  • Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: On platform 18 at buffer end, West Colonnade opposite Sainsbury's, alongside station entrance, East Colonnade opposite M&S and to the rear of Nandos and Cafe Rouge
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located near the center of the station's main concourse.
Public transport options for London Euston
  • Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
  • Overground lines: Watford DC
  • Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
  • Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
London VictoriaWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
address
Address
London Victoria station, Victoria Street, London, Greater London, SW1V 1JU
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Hairdresser Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible public telephones: Main concourse
  • Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Toilets are situated on the central concourse and adjacent to platform 2. A changing place facility is available for use by disabled passengers in London Victoria. The space has a height-adjustable adult-sized changing bench, hoist, extra wide rolls of paper, and non-slip floors. The space is located on the central concourse in the main toilet facilities. If you, or a passenger you are accompanying, requires use of the changing place room, please speak to a member of staff or contact our control centre on 020 7922 6243 so we can help you gain access.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Hudson's Place and Central Concourse
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Car Park Upper Level (Victoria Place), above Gatwick Express.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for London Victoria
  • Onward travel information: Victoria Bus Station at Station Front
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
  • Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line
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Amenities at train station
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information
address
Address
West Brompton station, Old Brompton Road, Brompton, Greater London, SW5 9JX
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: There is step free access via lifts between the street and Platform 2 for eastbound District line services, and Platforms 3 and 4 for London Overground services only.
  • Accessible taxis: Contact taxi operator directly
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines sell tickets suitable for use on London Underground services, including Travelcards and a limited range of National Rail tickets. Please note: It is NOT possible to collect pre-paid tickets from this station.
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: Outside of station
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for West Brompton
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: London Overground replacement buses are not normally provided. London Underground replacement buses stop in Warwick Road (towards Earl's Court) and Earl's Court Road (towards Wimbledon)
  • Metro: District Line

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