The average train between Watford and Paddington takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 46 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Watford to Paddington. 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 20 minutes between Watford and Paddington. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Paddington at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Queens Park (London) and take an average of 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Paddington. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Paddington station via Queens Park (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
Watford to Paddington train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Watford High Street station.
Watford to Paddington train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Queens Park (London) station.
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The distance between Watford and Paddington is 21.5 km. The road distance is 24 km.
London Overground operates a train from Watford High Street to Queens Park (London) every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £11–30 and the journey takes 35 min.