The average train between Watford and Epping takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Watford to Epping. 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 Epping. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Epping at 4:55 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Epping. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Epping station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Watford to Epping train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Watford Junction station.
Watford to Epping train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Epping station.
The distance between Watford and Epping is 35.2 km. The road distance is 60 km.
You can take a subway from Watford station to Epping station via Liverpool Street station in around 1h 35m.