The average train between Gloucester and Watford takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Watford. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Watford at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Watford. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Watford station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Gloucester to Watford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Watford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Book your Gloucester to Watford train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Gloucester and Watford is 129.3 km. The road distance is 236 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Watford Junction via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 33m.