Watford to Norwich by train

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Overview: trains from Watford to Norwich

Find the key information for travelling by train from Watford to Norwich, 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 00:40 View journey
Last train 23:59 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 31m View journey
Distance (km) 159
Trains / day 52 View all
Cheapest journey €102.25 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 56m
Train operators 7

Travelling from Watford to Norwich by train

Considering a train trip from Watford to Norwich? 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 tickets between Watford and Norwich

The cheapest train tickets from Watford to Norwich start at €102.25. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Watford to Norwich is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Watford to Norwich daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Norwich on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 52 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 04:11: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:59: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 00:40: departure of first train on weekends

  • 22:54: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 16 minutes: frequency of train departures

How long is the train journey from Watford to Norwich?

This journey covers a total of 159 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 2 hours and 31 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Watford and Norwich

Tickets for travel between Watford and Norwich can be booked 5 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Further insights on trains from Watford to Norwich

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Norwich city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Watford to Norwich

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

The total distance from Watford to Norwich is 159 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.