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Watford to Essex trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Watford and Essex takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Watford to Essex. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 48m
Duration
63 mi
Distance
£49
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Subway, train

best
  1. Take the subway from Watford station to Liverpool Street stationsubway subway Metropolitan
  2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
2h 42m
£41–115

Watford to Essex train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Watford and Essex. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Street station and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Watford to Essex? 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.

Map of how to get from Watford to Essex.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 62.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Watford, England and Essex, England?

You can take a train from Watford High Street to White Notley via Willesden Junction Low Level, Willesden Junction, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 54m.

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