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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Hackney Central | Watford High Street | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Hackney Central | Watford High Street | No tags | ||||
| Train | Hackney Central | Watford High Street | No tags | ||||
| Train | Hackney Central | Watford High Street | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Watford
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Watford. The journey takes about 46 minutes and with fares starting at just R 183, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Watford by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from London to Watford?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Watford start from R 183. The average price for this train route is around R 256. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Watford?
The average train journey time from London to Watford is 46m, covering a distance of 20 km. The quickest train can get you there in 14m and is operated by West Midlands Railway.
Which train operators serve the London to Watford route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 27 trains available per day, including services from London Overground, West Midlands Railway, Southern, Avanti West Coast.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Watford?
The earliest train from London to Watford departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:59.
Which is the best train operator from London to Watford?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Southern, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 34 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Watford?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Southern has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from London to Watford?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Southern, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from London to Watford?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Southern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from London to Watford was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 173To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Watford as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 173 to R 463 for a train ticket from London to Watford based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 173, which is on 2025-12-15.
Usually Southern will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
