Trains to Watford Junction

Watford’s fortunes boomed with the creation of the London & North Western Railway in the 1830s. Enticed by strong rail links to the capital, businesses of all kinds opened up shop in Watford. What made Watford attractive then continues to this day, with big businesses like T K Maxx, J D Wetherspoons, CeX, Hilton Hotels, and Costco all having their UK headquarters in Watford.

Watford Junction Train Station is especially popular with Harry Potter aficionados. It is the nearest rail link to Harry Potter Studios, an exhibition and tour located in the studios where the Harry Potter films were shot in the 2000s and early 2010s. There is even a shuttle bus to take fans directly from Watford Junction to the studios. The bus leaves outside the main entrance.

The station offers a range of amenities to its passengers, including:

• A ticket office (opening times: Monday to Saturday: 5.30am – 11.00pm; Sunday: 6.30am – 10.30pm). You can book train tickets as well as monthly and annual season tickets at the ticket office.
• Self-service ticket machines and accessible ticket machines. Plus, you can collect tickets you have bought online from the self-service machines. The ticket machines are in the Booking Hall and on Platform 9.
• Step-free access to all platforms.
• Boards to check the real-time train timetable.
• ATMs, shops, and hospitality.
• Public telephones and post boxes.
• 354 bicycle storage stands.

Watford Junction Train Station is around a ten-to-fifteen-minute walk from the town centre, along either Queen’s Road or Clarendon Road on the edge of the town centre. Local buses also serve this station, just outside the main entrance, and taxis can drop you off there too.

If you need to get to Heathrow Airport, there is also a shuttle bus from Watford to Heathrow Airport.

Being so close to London means that Watford Junction Train Station includes many routes into central London. London Northwestern Railway, Avanti West Coast, and the Caledonian Sleeper all head towards London Euston in the west. Whilst services heading east connect the station to Birmingham New Street, Hemel Hempstead, Milton Keynes, and Carlisle. Watford Junction also runs on the London Overground Lioness Line.

London Euston to Watford Junction

Getting from London Euston to Watford Junction with West Midlands Trains takes only fourteen to eighteen minutes. If you’re travelling on the London Overground, it takes about forty-eight minutes.

Clapham Junction to Watford Junction

The journey from Clapham Junction to Watford Junction takes approximately forty-four minutes when travelling directly with Southern.

Birmingham New Street to Watford Junction

Travelling from Birmingham New Street takes about one hour and seventeen minutes with Avanti West Coast, or around one hour and fifty-seven minutes with West Midlands Trains.

Hemel Hempstead to Watford Junction

With West Midlands Trains, it takes only seven to eleven minutes to get from Hemel Hempstead to Watford Junction. Not even enough time to sip on a cappuccino!

Multiple train operators run from this station. For instance, London Northwestern Railway runs on the London to Birmingham and the London to Milton Keynes Lines. Southern runs on the West London Line, and Avanti West Coast runs on the West Coast Mainline, which runs services to Milton Keynes. Additionally, London Overground serves the station with four daily trains to and from London Euston Station, ensuring convenient connectivity across the network.

Watford Junction is a hub for exciting attractions and activities. The standout attraction is the renowned Harry Potter studios tour, a must-visit for fans of the magical series. Just a short ten-to-fifteen-minute walk from the station takes you to Watford's city centre, perfect for shopping and dining, or to Cassiobury Park for a peaceful retreat in nature.

Additionally, Watford Junction offers convenient access to London Euston, where you can explore iconic landmarks like The British Museum, The Wellcome Collection, and The British Library. Furthermore, St Albans is nearby and served by local bus routes. This historic city, once known as Verulamium in Roman times, offers ancient ruins, a medieval cathedral, numerous museums, and a variety of dining options.

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What is the postcode for Watford Junction Train Station?

The full address for Watford Junction is Station Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1EU.

Is Watford Junction outside of London?

Yes, Watford Junction is located in Hertfordshire, seventeen miles from London Euston Train Station.

Can I use my Oyster Card to get to Watford Junction?

Yes. You can use your Oyster Card to travel to Watford Junction from stations like London Euston.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.