The average train between Essex and Watford takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Essex 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 every 4 hours between Essex and Watford. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Watford at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essex to Watford. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Watford station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Essex to Watford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.
Essex to Watford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Watford station.
Book your Essex to Watford train tickets online with Greater Anglia and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Essex and Watford is 70.3 km. The road distance is 101 km.
You can take a train from White Notley to Watford High Street via Stratford (London), Willesden Junction, and Willesden Junction Low Level in around 2h 10m.