Bradford to Watford by train

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Overview: trains from Bradford to Watford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Bradford 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 00:31 View journey
Last train 23:53 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 28m View journey
Distance (km) 255
Trains / day 33 View all
Cheapest journey US$137.50 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 21m
Train operators 14

Travelling from Bradford to Watford by train

Want to know how to get from Bradford to Watford by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Bradford to Watford take around 3 hours and 28 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 255 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Bradford is scheduled to depart at around  00:31. The last departure is usually at around 23:53 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Bradford at around 06:00, with the last train leaving at around 20:22. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 33 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 24 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$137.50.

We think any time is a great time to visit Watford, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Watford.

Is there a direct train from Bradford to Watford?

The journey between Bradford and Watford usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Bradford to Watford every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Bradford to Watford?

The Bradford to Watford train travel takes about 3 hours and 28 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Bradford to Watford train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Watford leaving Bradford at around 00:31 and the last train leaving at around 23:53 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Bradford at around 06:00, with the final departure at 20:22.

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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.