With a convenient location not far from London, trains to Watford are popular with day-trippers. Whether it’s to cheer on the Hornets at Vicarage Road, window shop in the Atria shopping centre, enjoy a scenic stroll in Cassiobury Park or head to the nearby Warner Bros Studio for all things Harry Potter, Watford has plenty to keep you entertained. And the good news is, with more than one train station serving the town, it’s easy to travel to Watford.
Get your railcard at the ready. Saving you 1/3 off every journey you make, a railcard is a great way to get cheap train tickets to Watford. Booking your travel to Watford in advance can also save you a fortune, as can travelling on off-peak services and booking as a group if you’re travelling with others. Another sneaky way to save money on your train tickets to Watford is by split ticketing, where you buy separate tickets for each leg of your journey.
The Hertfordshire town boasts great rail links, with three main train stations connecting Watford to the rest of the UK. The town’s stations include Watford Junction, Watford High Street and Watford North.
You can get from London to Watford in less than 20 minutes, a service operated by London Overground and Avanti West Coast. Many people also get the London Overground from Bushey, taking under 10 minutes, and the Avanti West Coast service from Milton Keynes, a journey taking around 20 minutes.