The average train between Alton and Watford takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is an hourly train service from Alton to Watford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Alton and Watford. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alton is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Watford at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Alton to Watford. However, there are services departing from Alton station and arriving at Watford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Alton to Watford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Alton station.
Alton to Watford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Book your Alton to Watford train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Alton and Watford is 69.1 km. The road distance is 106 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Alton to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £19–45 and the journey takes 1h 14m.