The average train between Watford and Forest Hill takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford to Forest Hill. 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 Forest Hill. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Forest Hill at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 35m • 1 change

1h 35m • 1 change

1h 31m • 1 change

1h 35m • 1 change

1h 33m • 1 change

1h 35m • 1 change

1h 18m • 1 change

1h 35m • 1 change

1h 33m • 1 change

1h 35m • 1 change

1h 18m • 1 change

1h 35m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Watford to Forest Hill? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Watford to Forest Hill. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Forest Hill station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Watford to Forest Hill train services, operated by Southern, depart from Watford Junction station.
Watford to Forest Hill train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Forest Hill station.
Book your Watford to Forest Hill train tickets online with Southern.
The distance between Watford and Forest Hill is 33.7 km. The road distance is 42 km.
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Forest Hill via Clapham Junction in around 1h 29m.