The average train between Watford and Aldgate East takes 46 min and the fastest train takes 32 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Watford to Aldgate East. 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 Watford and Aldgate East. The earliest departure is at 4:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Aldgate East at 12:40 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 46 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Aldgate East. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Aldgate East station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.
Watford to Aldgate East train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Watford Junction station.
Watford to Aldgate East train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Aldgate East station.
The distance between Watford and Aldgate East is 27.3 km. The road distance is 33 km.
London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Watford station to Aldgate station hourly. Tickets cost £19–70 and the journey takes 58 min.