The average train between Oxford and Watford takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Oxford 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 30 minutes between Oxford and Watford. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Oxford is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Watford at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Oxford to Watford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Watford. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Watford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Oxford to Watford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Watford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Watford High Street station.
Book your Oxford to Watford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and London Overground.
The distance between Oxford and Watford is 60.2 km. The road distance is 126 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Watford High Street via London Paddington, Paddington station, Queen's Park station, and Queens Park (London) in around 1h 48m.