The cheapest and fastest trains from Coventry to Watford
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
1 h 12 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
113 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Coventry to Watford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coventry to Watford will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 2 trains that leave Coventry for Watford on Fri, Dec 12, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 12 the direct trains cover the 113 km distance in an average of 1 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
On Fri, Dec 12 the slowest trains will take 1 h 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




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Compare train and bus for Coventry to Watford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Watford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €11, and a bus costs an average of €41.
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
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1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Coventry to Watford train times
The table below shows live departures for Coventry to Watford trains for today, Thursday, December 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W09408+ L33581 | On time 11:10 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h27 | 12:37 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1 transfer | |
W09411+ L34537 | On time 11:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h02 | 12:47 PM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
W09411+ G17612 | On time 11:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h03 | 12:48 PM Watford High Street (WFH) | 1 transfer | |
W09411 | On time 11:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0h53 | 12:38 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L33585 · L34551 | 12:05 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h42 | 1:47 PM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
L33585 | 12:05 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h28 | 1:33 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W09414+ L32766 | On time 12:10 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h27 | 1:37 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1 transfer | |
P00465+ G17624 | On time 12:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h03 | 1:48 PM Watford High Street (WFH) | 1 transfer | |
P00465 | On time 12:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0h53 | 1:38 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P00465+ L34551 | On time 12:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h02 | 1:47 PM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
L33596 | 1:05 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h28 | 2:33 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L33596 · L34565 | 1:05 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h42 | 2:47 PM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
W09422+ L33604 | On time 1:10 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h27 | 2:37 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1 transfer | |
P00466 | On time 1:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0h53 | 2:38 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P00466+ G17638 | On time 1:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h03 | 2:48 PM Watford High Street (WFH) | 1 transfer | |
P00466+ L34565 | On time 1:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h02 | 2:47 PM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
L33608 | On time 2:05 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h28 | 3:33 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L33608 · L34578 | On time 2:05 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h42 | 3:47 PM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
W09428+ L33616 | On time 2:10 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h27 | 3:37 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1 transfer | |
W09431+ L34578 | On time 2:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h02 | 3:47 PM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
W09431 | 2:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0h53 | 3:38 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W09431+ G17648 | On time 2:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h03 | 3:48 PM Watford High Street (WFH) | 1 transfer | |
L33620 · L34593 | 3:05 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h42 | 4:47 PM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
L33620 | 3:05 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h28 | 4:33 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W09435+ L35750 | On time 3:10 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h34 | 4:44 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1 transfer | |
W09435+ L35750+ G17663 | On time 3:10 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h53 | 5:03 PM Watford High Street (WFH) | 2 transfers | |
W09435+ L35750 | On time 3:10 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h31 | 4:41 PM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
W09438+ G17660 | 3:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h06 | 4:51 PM Watford High Street (WFH) | 1 transfer | |
W09438+ L34593 | 3:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h02 | 4:47 PM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
W09438 | 3:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0h53 | 4:38 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L32769 | On time 4:05 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h29 | 5:34 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L32769 · L32865 | On time 4:05 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h39 | 5:44 PM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
L32769 · L32866 | On time 4:05 PM Coventry station (COV) | 2h09 | 6:14 PM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
W09440+ L35759 | On time 4:10 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h31 | 5:41 PM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
W09444+ G17672 | On time 4:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h06 | 5:51 PM Watford High Street (WFH) | 1 transfer | |
W09444+ G17672 | On time 4:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h08 | 5:53 PM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
W09444 | On time 4:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0h53 | 5:38 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L32778 | 5:05 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h28 | 6:33 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L32778 · L32867 | 5:05 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h39 | 6:44 PM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
W09446+ L35763 | On time 5:10 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h31 | 6:41 PM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
W09450+ G17684 | On time 5:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h06 | 6:51 PM Watford High Street (WFH) | 1 transfer | |
W09450 | On time 5:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0h53 | 6:38 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W09450+ G17684 | On time 5:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h08 | 6:53 PM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
L32783 | 6:05 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h28 | 7:33 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L32783 · L32869 | 6:05 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h39 | 7:44 PM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
W09454+ L32795 · L32869 | On time 6:10 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h34 | 7:44 PM Bushey (BSH) | 2 transfers | |
W09454+ L32795 | On time 6:10 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h27 | 7:37 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1 transfer | |
W09457+ G17696 | On time 6:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h03 | 7:48 PM Watford High Street (WFH) | 1 transfer | |
W09457 | On time 6:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0h53 | 7:38 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W09457+ G17696 | On time 6:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h05 | 7:50 PM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
L32789 | 7:05 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h28 | 8:33 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L32789 · L34638 | 7:05 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h43 | 8:48 PM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
W09461+ L32799 | On time 7:10 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h27 | 8:37 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1 transfer | |
W10488+ L34638 | On time 7:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h03 | 8:48 PM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
W10488+ G17708 | On time 7:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h03 | 8:48 PM Watford High Street (WFH) | 1 transfer | |
W10488 | On time 7:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0h53 | 8:38 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L32794 | On time 8:05 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h28 | 9:33 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L32794 · L34646 | On time 8:05 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h42 | 9:47 PM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
W09465+ L34657 | On time 8:10 PM Coventry station (COV) | 2h00 | 10:10 PM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
W09465+ L32802+ G17726 | On time 8:10 PM Coventry station (COV) | 2h08 | 10:18 PM Watford High Street (WFH) | 2 transfers | |
W10476+ G17720 | On time 8:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h03 | 9:48 PM Watford High Street (WFH) | 1 transfer | |
W10476+ L34646 | On time 8:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h02 | 9:47 PM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
W10476 | On time 8:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0h52 | 9:37 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L32798 · L34652 | On time 9:05 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h48 | 10:53 PM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
W10479+ G17732 | On time 9:34 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h14 | 10:48 PM Watford High Street (WFH) | 1 transfer | |
W10479+ G17732 | On time 9:34 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h16 | 10:50 PM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
L35959+ W09815+ G17741 | On time 10:05 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h30 | 11:35 PM Bushey (BSH) | 2 transfers | |
L35959+ W09815+ G17741 | On time 10:05 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h28 | 11:33 PM Watford High Street (WFH) | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, December 12 | |||||
![]() | 4:52 AM Coventry | 0h55 | 5:47 AM Watford | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:05 AM Coventry | 1h28 | 10:33 AM Watford | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Coventry to Watford
Trains from Coventry to Watford run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 70 miles (113 km) distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 70 miles (113 km) |
Average train duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 00:15 |
Last train 23:47 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast from Coventry to Watford trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Coventry and Watford from $14 (€11). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Coventry to Watford
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Coventry to Watford by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Watford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Coventry to Watford
- Opening hours: Monday 07:00 - 13:0015:00 - 18:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 12:00 Friday 07:00 - 19:00 Saturday 08:00 - 16:00 Sunday 10:00 - 12:00 None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Public service bus stop at junction of Sir Henry Parkes Road and Canley Road.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 20:45 Sunday 07:30 - 21:30
- Car Park: Warwick Road (Car Park 3)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2/3
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Yes , Located on platform 1 , these toilets are operated with a radar key
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle Hub off main concourse 144 spaces 59 cycle hoops at the end of platform 1 , 2x spaces per hoop = 118 spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
- Opening hours: Monday 06:00 - 19:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 19:00 Friday 07:00 - 20:00 Saturday 08:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:30 - 14:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located in the paved area outside the Ticket Office.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station entrance, car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering Rail replacement buses will pick up/drop off in both directions towards Birmingham and Coventry will be the bus stop on Falkland Close at the rear of the Tile Hill Station public car park.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 21:00 Saturday 08:15 - 15:15 Sunday 09:15 - 16:30
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Bushey Station
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Accessibility category C. This station does not have step-free access
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: contact taxi operator directly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: behind the Ticket Office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop A in Pinner Road for northbound services to Watford Junction Use Bus stop A in Pinner Road for southbound services to Harrow & Wealdstone
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:00 Saturday 10:30 - 12:30
- Type of shops available: Local shops nearby
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility category B2. Long sloping ramp from station entrance to booking hall. Level access from booking hall to platforms.
- Accessible public telephones: Outside booking office. Sloped passage from entrance to booking hall.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop C in Prestwick Road for northbound services to Watford Junction Use Bus stop B in Prestwick Road for southbound services to Euston
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:30 - 10:00 Saturday 09:30 - 12:15
- Type of shops available: High Street shops located nearby
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Level access to ticket office from street. Single island platform, accessible from entrance by staircase only
- Accessible taxis: Contact taxi operator directly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop A in Lower High Street for northbound services to Watford Junction Use Bus stop B in Lower High Street for southbound services to Harrow & Wealdstone
- Metro: Watford London Underground station (Metropolitan line) is approximately 34 minutes' walk away
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