The average train between Portsmouth and Watford takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is an hourly train service from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Watford. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Watford at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Watford. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Watford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Portsmouth to Watford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Watford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Book your Portsmouth to Watford train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Watford is 106.8 km. The road distance is 149 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 1h 31m.