Trains from Watford to London from $10.40*

Trains from Watford to London from $10.40*

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Watford to London Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Watford to London, starting from $10.40 and averaging $16.82. The entire journey takes no more than 15m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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    From $12.00
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    From $12.99
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    From $10.40
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DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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11:03
Watford High Street
11:55
London Euston
52m, DirectLondon Overground
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11:15
Watford Junction
11:37
London Euston
22m, DirectWest Midlands Trains
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11:18
Watford High Street
12:10
London Euston
52m, DirectLondon Overground
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11:32
Watford Junction
11:52
London Euston
20m, DirectWest Midlands Trains
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11:33
Watford Junction
11:49
London Euston
16m, DirectWest Midlands Trains
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11:33
Watford High Street
12:24
Paris
51m, DirectLondon Overground
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Watford to London Train Route Details

The Watford to London train ticket is from $10.40. The average travel time is 15m, covering a distance of approximately 26 mile. There are usually 188 daily trains provided by West Midlands Trains,London Overground,Thameslink. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table below.

First train
First train
00:28
Last train
Last train
23:52
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
15m
Distance
Distance
26 mile
Price
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$10.40*

Watford to London Train Travel Guide

Watford to London Train Travel Guide

Arriving in London

Trains running from Watford to London will typically depart from Watford High Street and arrive at London Euston. The journey takes around 15m.

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Watford to London train travel guide

Watford Junction station is located on the West Coast Main Line, 17 miles from London Euston, and offers approximately 179 regular train services per day to London Euston. It is served by London Northwestern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Southern, and London Overground.

Duration time for trains from London can vary depending on the provider and the number of stops. The faster route takes around 21 minutes with 1-2 stops served by London Northwestern Railway, while the slowest route takes approximately 51 minutes with 17 stops served by London Overground. During longer journeys, you can typically disembark at Bushey, Kenton, Wembley Central, and Queens Park depending on the provider.

The average cost of train tickets from Watford Junction to London Euston is £xx. To save on your journey, consider booking in advance or purchasing a Railcard, which helps you save 1/3 on eligible journeys for a whole year.

You’ll arrive at London Euston, one of the major railway stations, located on the London Inner Ring Road, between Cardington Street and Eversholt Street in the London Borough of Camden. It is served by Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, and London Overground, and is well-connected to various destinations including Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Northampton, and Watford.

It also provides connections to the London Underground system, with access to the Northern, Circle, Victoria, Metropolitan, and Hammersmith & City lines.

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How long is the train journey from Watford to London?

The train journey from Watford to London typically takes between just over 20 minutes, depending on the service and the specific destination station in London. Fast trains from Watford Junction to London Euston, operated by Avanti West Coast or London Northwestern Railway, are usually the quickest option.

Is Watford in the London zone?

Watford is not entirely within the London fare zones. However, Watford Junction and Watford High Street stations are in the London fare zones, specifically Zone 9. Other Watford stations, such as Watford Met (Watford Metropolitan), fall within Zone 7.

Can you get to Watford using Oyster?

Yes, you can use an Oyster card to travel to Watford Junction, Watford High Street, and Watford Met stations, as they are within the London fare zones (Zones 7-9).

Does the London Tube run to Watford?

Yes, the London Underground (Tube) runs to Watford. The Metropolitan line serves Watford Met (Watford Metropolitan) station, providing direct access to Central London.

Can I use contactless to get to Watford?

Yes, you can use contactless payment cards to travel to Watford Junction, Watford High Street, and Watford Met stations. These stations are within the London fare zones, and contactless payments are accepted in the same way as Oyster cards.

What fare zone is Watford?

Watford Junction and Watford High Street are in Zone 9 of the London fare zones. Watford Met (Watford Metropolitan) station is in Zone 7. This zoning allows for the use of Oyster cards and contactless payments at these stations.

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