Trains from Watford to London from £7.60*

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 £9.90. 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.

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.