Train from Watford to London: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Watford to London on 27 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
London OvergroundTrain
Watford High Street
Acton Central - TrainCheapest
West Midlands RailwayTrain
Bushey
Euston StationFastest
London OvergroundTrain
Watford High Street
Acton Central - TrainNo tags
SouthernTrain
Watford Junction
Clapham JunctionNo tags
West Midlands RailwayTrain
Bushey
Euston StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 6:52 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Watford to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
50mAverage duration
25 kmDistance
1kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 298 - R 298Average duration45m
1kg CO₂e
Average priceR 177 - R 815Average duration50m
1kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average priceR 64 - R 155Average duration50m
1kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Watford to London by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Watford to London?

    The cheapest train tickets from Watford to London start from R 177. The average price for this train route is around R 247. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Watford to London?

    The average train journey time from Watford to London is 50m, covering a distance of 23 km. The quickest train can get you there in 16m and is operated by West Midlands Railway.

  3. Which train operators serve the Watford to London route?

    Several major train operators serve this route, with 43 trains available per day, including services from London Overground, Southern, West Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Watford to London?

    The earliest train from Watford to London departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:42.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Watford to London?

    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.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Watford to London?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Southern has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

  7. Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Watford to London?

    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.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Watford to London?

    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.

Best price found
24/01
R 210
25/01
R 210
Today
R 208
27/01
R 171
28/01
R 171
29/01
R 208
30/01
R 208
31/01
R 319
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Watford to London was searched and found on 28 Jan 2026 with a price of R 171

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Watford to London as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 171 to R 763 for a train ticket from Watford to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 171, which is on 2026-01-28.

Usually West Midlands Railway, 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.

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