The average train between Watford and Friern Barnet takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 44 min. There is an hourly train service from Watford to Friern Barnet. 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 Friern Barnet. The earliest departure is at 4:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Friern Barnet at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Friern Barnet. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Friern Barnet station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
Watford to Friern Barnet train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Watford Junction station.
Watford to Friern Barnet train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at New Southgate station.
Book your Watford to Friern Barnet train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Watford and Friern Barnet is 17 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a train from Watford Junction to New Southgate via London Euston, Euston station, Finsbury Park station, and Finsbury Park in around 53 min.