The average train between Harpenden and Watford takes 53 min and the fastest train takes 45 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Harpenden 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 20 minutes between Harpenden and Watford. The earliest departure is at 11:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harpenden is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Watford at 12:11 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 53 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

50 min • 1 change

50 min • 1 change

50 min • 1 change

45 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Harpenden to Watford. However, there are services departing from Harpenden station and arriving at Watford station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
Harpenden to Watford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Harpenden station.
Harpenden to Watford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Book your Harpenden to Watford train tickets online with Thameslink, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Harpenden and Watford is 18.2 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Harpenden to Watford Junction via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 1h 1m.