Croydon to Watford by train

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Overview: trains from Croydon to Watford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Croydon to Watford, 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 00:23 View journey
Last train 23:30 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 52m View journey
Distance (km) 37
Trains / day 74 View all
Cheapest journey CA$24.70 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 9m
Train operators 8

Discover Croydon to Watford by train

Planning a train adventure from Croydon to Watford? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train cost between Croydon and Watford: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from CA$24.70, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Croydon to Watford train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Croydon to Watford is at 00:23 and the last is at 23:30. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 06:23 and the last one is at 23:12. You can expect 74 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 8 minutes.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Croydon to Watford?

On this route spanning 37 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 52 minutes.

How far in advance Croydon and Watford tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Croydon and Watford are available 4 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Learn more about train travel from Croydon to Watford

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Watford city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from Croydon to Watford

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

The total distance between Croydon and Watford is 37 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.