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Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter
Major film attraction at Warner Bros. Studios with sets, props, and behind-the-scenes exhibits from the Harry Potter films.
Cheapest price on Oct 28
$14
Average ticket price on Oct 28
$43
Fastest journey on Oct 28
51 m
Average journey duration on Oct 28
53 m
Trains on Oct 28
50
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 $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
On Wed, Oct 28, we found 50 trains from Coventry to Watford, including 13 direct services.
On Wed, Oct 28 the direct trains cover the 113 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .
On Wed, Oct 28 the slowest trains will take 53 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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Y80847
Y80847 · W70313
W33910
W34233
W34262
W34284
W33910
W34041
W34233Trains from Coventry to Watford run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 7 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 48m.
Distance 70 miles (113 km) |
Average train duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 48m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:47 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Coventry to Watford.
The table below shows live departures for Coventry to Watford trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y80775 | 5:39 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h15 | 6:54 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80775 · W88156 | 5:39 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h24 | 7:03 AM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
W33819 | 5:52 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0h55 | 6:47 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33819+ W88156 | 5:52 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h11 | 7:03 AM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
W33819+ P69710 | 5:52 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h11 | 7:03 AM Watford High Street (WFH) | 1 transfer | |
Y80784 · Y81034 | 6:04 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h46 | 7:50 AM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
Y80784 · Y81034 | 6:04 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h42 | 7:46 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1 transfer | |
W34056+ W70270 | 6:12 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h44 | 7:56 AM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
W34019+ W70277 | 6:28 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h58 | 8:26 AM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
C17977 · W70263 | 6:44 AM Coventry station (COV) | 2h02 | 8:46 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1 transfer | |
C17977 · W70263 | 6:44 AM Coventry station (COV) | 2h05 | 8:49 AM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
W34262+ Y81034 | 6:50 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h00 | 7:50 AM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
W34262 | 6:50 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0h51 | 7:41 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34262+ P02416 | 6:50 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h13 | 8:03 AM Watford High Street (WFH) | 1 transfer | |
W34262+ Y81034+ C11031 | 6:50 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h09 | 7:59 AM Watford High Street (WFH) | 2 transfers | |
C17944 · C24675 | 7:05 AM Coventry station (COV) | 2h11 | 9:16 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1 transfer | |
C17944 · C24675 | 7:05 AM Coventry station (COV) | 2h14 | 9:19 AM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
W34257+ W70283 | 7:10 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h46 | 8:56 AM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
W34205+ C24675 | 7:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h31 | 9:16 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1 transfer | |
W34205+ C24675 | 7:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h34 | 9:19 AM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
W34205+ C24675+ C34148 | 7:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h44 | 9:29 AM Watford High Street (WFH) | 2 transfers | |
Y80812 | 8:05 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h29 | 9:34 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80812 · W70275 | 8:05 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h44 | 9:49 AM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
W34284 | 8:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0h53 | 9:38 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34284+ W70275 | 8:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h04 | 9:49 AM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
W34284+ L22369 | 8:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h03 | 9:48 AM Watford High Street (WFH) | 1 transfer | |
Y80823 | 9:05 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h28 | 10:33 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80823 · W70287 | 9:05 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h43 | 10:48 AM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
W33942 | 9:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0h54 | 10:39 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33942+ W70287 | 9:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h03 | 10:48 AM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
W33942+ L22381 | 9:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h03 | 10:48 AM Watford High Street (WFH) | 1 transfer | |
Y80835 | 10:05 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h28 | 11:33 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y80835 · W70299 | 10:05 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h43 | 11:48 AM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
W34041 | 10:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0h53 | 11:38 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34041+ W70299 | 10:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h03 | 11:48 AM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
W34041+ L22393 | 10:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h03 | 11:48 AM Watford High Street (WFH) | 1 transfer | |
Y80847 · W70313 | 11:05 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h43 | 12:48 PM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
Y80847 | 11:05 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h28 | 12:33 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34233 | 11:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 0h53 | 12:38 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34233+ L22405 | 11:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 1h03 | 12:48 PM Watford High Street (WFH) | 1 transfer | |
Y80859 | 12:05 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h28 | 1:33 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33910 | 12:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 0h53 | 1:38 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33910+ L22417 | 12:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h03 | 1:48 PM Watford High Street (WFH) | 1 transfer | |
W33922+ L22431 | 1:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h03 | 2:48 PM Watford High Street (WFH) | 1 transfer | |
W33972+ L22441 | 2:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h03 | 3:48 PM Watford High Street (WFH) | 1 transfer | |
W34236+ L22453 | 3:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h06 | 4:51 PM Watford High Street (WFH) | 1 transfer | |
W34244+ L22465 | 4:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h06 | 5:51 PM Watford High Street (WFH) | 1 transfer | |
W33901+ L22477 | 5:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h06 | 6:51 PM Watford High Street (WFH) | 1 transfer | |
W34152+ L22489 | 6:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h03 | 7:48 PM Watford High Street (WFH) | 1 transfer | |
W00587+ L22501 | 7:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 1h03 | 8:48 PM Watford High Street (WFH) | 1 transfer | |
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Major film attraction at Warner Bros. Studios with sets, props, and behind-the-scenes exhibits from the Harry Potter films.
Compact local museum covering Watford's people, industry, art, and football heritage in a historic former brewery setting.
Elegant Jacobean house with period rooms, exhibitions, and gardens, offering a strong sense of Hertfordshire country-house history.
Watford's flagship park with broad lawns, woodland, canal-side walks, playgrounds, and sports facilities. A top everyday local favorite.
Pedestrianized retail heart of central Watford, useful for shopping, people-watching, and feeling the town's busy modern atmosphere.
Historic high street with independent shops, old buildings, pubs, and the parish church, preserving much of Watford's older character.
A hearty pub pie of beef and ale under pastry. Common in Hertfordshire pubs and a staple comfort dish locals still order regularly.
Sausages served with mashed potatoes and onion gravy. A classic everyday British pub meal widely eaten in Watford and across England.
Beer-battered fish with chips, usually cod or haddock. A long-standing British takeaway and pub favourite popular with Watford locals.
Well-regarded modern British pub and dining room in a historic setting, known for seasonal menus, Sunday roasts and a polished atmosphere.
Popular contemporary restaurant for steaks, grills and cocktails with stylish interiors and a strong reputation for polished service.
Reliable casual chain known for fresh pasta, pizza and Italian comfort food in a lively, family-friendly setting near the town centre.
Moderate for UK trips: hotels and rail can be pricey, but dining and local transit are usually cheaper than central London.
Restaurants often add 10-12.5% service; if not, round up or tip 10%. Taxis: round up. Cafes and pubs: tipping is optional, small change appreciated.
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Watford Junction -> Watford High Street, Watford
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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.

Most Coventry to Watford trains use the Coventry to Watford Junction station pair, with some services arriving at Watford High Street. Use this guide to compare Coventry and Watford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Coventry has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Coventry.
Wi-Fi is available at Coventry. ATMs are available at Coventry.
Ticket office support is available at Coventry. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Coventry: Parking, WC.
Available at Coventry: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Coventry: 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.
Watford Junction has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Watford Junction.
ATMs are available at Watford Junction.
Ticket office support is available at Watford Junction. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Watford Junction: Parking, WC.
Available at Watford Junction: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Watford Junction: 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 accessible on platform 6, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket Vending Machines are located in the Booking Hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Watford High Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Watford High Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Watford High Street. ATMs are available at Watford High Street.
Ticket office support is available at Watford High Street.
Available at Watford High Street: Parking.
Available at Watford High Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Watford High Street: 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.
Bushey is 1 km from Watford city centre. Public transport options include:
Bushey has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Bushey.
Wi-Fi is available at Bushey.
Ticket office support is available at Bushey. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Bushey: Parking.
Available at Bushey: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bushey: 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.
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