Watford to Berkhamsted by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Watford to Berkhamsted? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 17 kilometres.

Train cost for travel between Watford and Berkhamsted

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 €8.22, 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.

Watford to Berkhamsted daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Berkhamsted on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 69 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 00:04: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:41: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 00:35: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:26: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 14 minutes: frequency of train departures

How long is the train journey from Watford to Berkhamsted?

This journey covers a total of 17 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 11 minutes.

How far in advance Watford and Berkhamsted tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Watford and Berkhamsted are available 5 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Making your Watford to Berkhamsted travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Berkhamsted.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance from Watford to Berkhamsted by train?

The train route from Watford to Berkhamsted covers 17 kilometres.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Watford to Berkhamsted?

The cheapest ticket for this journey starts at €8.22. Tickets booked 30 days in advance typically cost around . If booked 7 days in advance, the price is typically .

When can I buy tickets for trains running from Watford to Berkhamsted?

Tickets for travel between Watford to Berkhamsted are available 5 and a half months before departure.

What’s the travel time from Watford to Berkhamsted by train?

The fastest journey is 11 minutes.