The average train between Watford and Stratford takes 41 min and the fastest train takes 25 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Watford to Stratford. 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 Stratford. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Stratford at 12:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 41 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Stratford. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Stratford station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
Watford to Stratford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Watford Junction station.
Watford to Stratford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Stratford International station.
Book your Watford to Stratford train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Southeastern and 2 other operators.
The distance between Watford and Stratford is 30.5 km. The road distance is 38 km.
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Stratford International via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 48 min.