The average train between Watford and Central London takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h. There is a train service every few hours from Watford to Central London. 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 Watford and Central London. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Central London at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Willesden Junction Low Level and take an average of 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Central London. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Central London station via Willesden Junction Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
Watford to Central London train services, operated by Southern, depart from Watford High Street station.
Watford to Central London train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Gunnersbury station.
Book your Watford to Central London train tickets online with Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Watford and Central London is 19.1 km. The road distance is 26 km.
You can take a train from Watford High Street to Windmill Road South Ealing via Willesden Junction Low Level, Willesden Junction, Gunnersbury, and Gunnersbury Station in around 1h 6m.