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Stratford (London) to Watford High Street by train

First train

05:11

Last train

22:14

Departure station

Stratford (London)

Arrival station

Watford High Street

Journey time

From 1h 14m

Distance

18 miles (30 km)

Frequency

36 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

London Overground

Taking the train from Stratford (London) to Watford High Street in 1 hour 14 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Stratford (London) to Watford High Street? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 1 hour 22 minutes to travel the 18 miles (30 km) from Stratford (London) to Watford High Street by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 14 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 36 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with London Overground for all or at least part of your journey to Watford High Street.

Book train tickets from Stratford (London) to Watford High Street in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Watford High Street by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

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

How long does the train from Stratford (London) to Watford High Street take?

The average journey time by train between Stratford (London) and Watford High Street is 1 hour and 22 minutes, with around 36 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Stratford (London) and Watford High Street by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Stratford (London) to Watford High Street is 1 hour and 14 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Stratford (London) to Watford High Street?

No, there are no direct train services from Stratford (London) to Watford High Street. Travelling from Stratford (London) to Watford High Street by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Stratford (London) to Watford High Street leave?

The first train from Stratford (London) to Watford High Street leaves at 05:11. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Stratford (London) to Watford High Street leave?

The last train from Stratford (London) to Watford High Street leaves at 22:14. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Stratford (London) and Watford High Street by train?

Trains travelling from Stratford (London) to Watford High Street cover a distance of around 18 miles (30 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Watford High Street to Stratford (London).

Cheap train tickets from Stratford (London) to Watford High Street

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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