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London Charing Cross to Watford Train prices and times

Planning a journey from London Charing Cross to Watford? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as €11.84, with average prices for this route around €20.68. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
14:19 London Charing Cross	15:28 Watford High Street	1h 9m, Direct	London Overground	Find Tickets
14:21 London Charing Cross	15:12 Watford Junction	51m, Direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
14:34 London Charing Cross	15:43 Watford High Street	1h 9m, Direct	London Overground	Find Tickets
14:36 London Charing Cross	15:29 Watford Junction	53m, Direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
14:49 London Charing Cross	15:58 Watford High Street	1h 9m, Direct	London Overground	Find Tickets
14:50 London Charing Cross	15:37 Paris	47m, Direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets View More Trains

London Charing Cross to Watford Train Route Details

First train

05:29

Last train

23:36

Departure station

London Charing Cross

Arrival station

Watford

Journey time

47m

Distance

26 km

Price

€11.84*

Train operators

Elizabeth line, London Overground, Thameslink

How to book cheap train tickets from London Charing Cross to Watford

Season Tickets for frequent travel

Are you frequently traveling between London Charing Cross and Watford on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis? Season Tickets provide unlimited travel during specific times, allowing you to freely hop on and off trains between two stations without worrying about individual ticket bookings, and offering significant savings in the process.

Network Railcard for South East England

By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from London Charing Cross to Watford. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from London Charing Cross to Watford for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from London Charing Cross to Watford, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from London Charing Cross to Watford ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

London Charing Cross to Watford train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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