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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
€62
Average price
€177
Fastest journey
1 h 38 m
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
212 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Crewe to Watford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Crewe to Watford will cost around €177 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €62.
It's difficult to get from Crewe to Watford without transferring at least once.
C17880 · W70275
C17880 · Y80812
W33943 · W34262
W33943+
W70256+
C34122
C17880 · Y80812+
L22369
W33943 · W34262
W33947+
W88192
W33943+
W70256
W34251+
W88188
C17880 · Y80812Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Crewe to Watford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €35, and a flight costs an average of €90.
Distance: 131 miles (212 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€35 Average price Cheapest | €199 Average price | €45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Crewe to Watford:
A train is €163 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Crewe to Watford costing on average €199.
Other travel options to Watford take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 24m.
The journey is about 26m faster (2h 24m by train vs 2h 50m by car) and roughly €10 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€35 vs €45). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Crewe to Watford trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W33943+ W70256 | 6:03 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 2h15 | 8:18 AM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
W33943 · W34262 | 6:03 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 1h38 | 7:41 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1 transfer | |
W33943+ W70256+ C34122 | 6:03 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 2h26 | 8:29 AM Watford High Street (WFH) | 2 transfers | |
W33932+ W70283 | 6:31 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 2h25 | 8:56 AM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
W33932+ W88184 · W88174 | 6:31 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 2h32 | 9:03 AM Bushey (BSH) | 2 transfers | |
W33932+ W88184 | 6:31 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 2h22 | 8:53 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1 transfer | |
W33932+ W88184+ L22361 | 6:31 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 2h32 | 9:03 AM Watford High Street (WFH) | 2 transfers | |
W34251+ W88188 | 6:55 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 2h17 | 9:12 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1 transfer | |
W34251+ W70290 | 6:55 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 2h31 | 9:26 AM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
W34251+ W88188 · W88182 | 6:55 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 2h40 | 9:35 AM Bushey (BSH) | 2 transfers | |
W34251+ W88188+ L22366 | 6:55 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 2h38 | 9:33 AM Watford High Street (WFH) | 2 transfers | |
C17880 · Y80812 | 7:13 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 2h21 | 9:34 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1 transfer | |
C17880 · W70275 | 7:13 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 2h36 | 9:49 AM Bushey (BSH) | 1 transfer | |
C17880 · Y80812+ L22369 | 7:13 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 2h35 | 9:48 AM Watford High Street (WFH) | 2 transfers | |
C00568+ W88196 | 7:26 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 2h46 | 10:12 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1 transfer | |
C00568+ W88196+ L22378 | 7:26 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 3h07 | 10:33 AM Watford High Street (WFH) | 2 transfers | |
W33947+ W88192 | 7:32 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 2h10 | 9:42 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1 transfer | |
W33947+ W88192+ P02421 | 7:32 AM Crewe station (CRE) | 2h31 | 10:03 AM Watford High Street (WFH) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Crewe to Watford run on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €35 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:09, the last at 22:13. The fastest train covers the 131 miles (212 km) distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 131 miles (212 km) |
Average train duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €35 |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 20m |
First train 4:09 AM |
Last train 10:13 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 2 days |
Discover the best of Watford — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Watford trip today.
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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Crewe 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 Crewe to Watford trains use the Crewe to Watford Junction station pair, with some services arriving at Bushey. Use this guide to compare Crewe and Watford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Crewe is 1 km from Crewe city centre. Public transport options include:
Crewe has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Crewe.
ATMs are available at Crewe.
Ticket office support is available at Crewe. 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 Crewe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Crewe: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Crewe: 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 no 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.
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.
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.
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