Watford to Hove by train

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Overview: trains from Watford to Hove

Find the key information for travelling by train from Watford to Hove, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:57 View journey
Last train 23:36 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 48m View journey
Distance (km) 92
Trains / day 20 View all
Cheapest journey AU$49.42 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 6m
Train operators 6

Travelling from Watford to Hove by train

Considering a train trip from Watford to Hove? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Cost of train travel from Watford to Hove

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Watford to Hove:

  • Cheapest ticket: AU$49.42

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Departure frequency and timetable from Watford to Hove

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Watford to Hove:

  • 06:53 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 23:36 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 05:57 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 21:44 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 45 minutes from Watford toward Hove.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 20 trains serving this route each day.

Average train travel time from Watford to Hove

The quickest time by train is 1 hour and 48 minutes, travelling a total distance of 92 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Watford and Hove

Tickets for travel between Watford and Hove can be booked 3 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Making the most of your trip to Hove

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Hove.

FAQs about the train journey from Watford to Hove

Want to know more about your journey from Watford to Hove? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Watford and Hove is 92 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.