Travelling from Richmond to Watford by train

Considering a train trip from Richmond to Watford? 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.

Train cost for travel between Richmond and Watford

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is €12.01, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Richmond to Watford daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Watford on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 74 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 00:18: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:08: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 00:18: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:28: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 11 minutes: frequency of train departures

Travel time and distance between Richmond and Watford

The route’s fastest journey takes 48 minutes, covering a total of 22 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Richmond and Watford?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Richmond and Watford 5 and a half months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Additional information on train travel from Richmond to Watford

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Watford city guide to start planning your getaway.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Richmond to Watford by train?

The train journey between Richmond and Watford covers 22 kilometres.

How much does the train from Richmond to Watford cost?

The minimum fare on this route is €12.01. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . If booked 7 days before departure, the cost is approximately .

When do tickets go on sale for trains travelling from Richmond to Watford?

Tickets for this journey become available 5 and a half months ahead of the travel date.

How long does it take to get from Richmond to Watford?

The fastest jouney takes 48 minutes.