The average train between Kew and Watford takes 51 min and the fastest train takes 44 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Kew 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 Kew and Watford. The earliest departure is at 7:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kew is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Watford at 8:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Willesden Junction and take an average of 51 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

53 min • 1 change

45 min • 1 change

50 min • 1 change

51 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Kew to Watford. However, there are services departing from Kew station and arriving at Watford station via Willesden Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
Kew to Watford train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Kew Gardens station.
Kew to Watford train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Watford High Street station.
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The distance between Kew and Watford is 20.7 km. The road distance is 25 km.
You can take a train from Kew Gardens to Watford High Street via Willesden Junction and Willesden Junction Low Level in around 51 min.