Edinburgh to Watford train

Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Watford

Showing times and prices for Mar 23

Cheapest

8

Average

8

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Watford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Avanti West Coast
06:57AMHaymarket5h40 12:37PMWatford Junction
0 transfers
81One-way
Avanti West Coast
08:58AMHaymarket5h39 02:37PMWatford Junction
0 transfers
81One-way
Avanti West Coast
10:58AMHaymarket5h39 04:37PMWatford Junction
0 transfers
81One-way
Avanti West Coast
12:58PMHaymarket5h39 06:37PMWatford Junction
0 transfers
81One-way
Avanti West Coast
02:57PMHaymarket5h39 08:36PMWatford Junction
0 transfers
81One-way

Train schedule from Edinburgh to Watford

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday, March 23
Avanti West Coast
06:57AMHaymarket5h40 12:37PMWatford Junction
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Avanti West Coast
08:58AMHaymarket5h39 02:37PMWatford Junction
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Avanti West Coast
10:58AMHaymarket5h39 04:37PMWatford Junction
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Avanti West Coast
12:58PMHaymarket5h39 06:37PMWatford Junction
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Avanti West Coast
02:57PMHaymarket5h39 08:36PMWatford Junction
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Avanti West Coast
04:57PMHaymarket5h29 10:26PMWatford Junction
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Avanti West Coast
06:52PMEdinburgh6h03 12:55AMWatford Junction
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Fastest train times from Edinburgh to Watford

Showing times and prices for Mar 23

Fastest Journey

5 h 29 m

Average

5 h 37 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

512 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Edinburgh for Watford every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Avanti West Coast
04:57PMHaymarket5h29 10:26PMWatford Junction
0 transfers
81One-way
Avanti West Coast
08:58AMHaymarket5h39 02:37PMWatford Junction
0 transfers
81One-way
Avanti West Coast
10:58AMHaymarket5h39 04:37PMWatford Junction
0 transfers
81One-way
Avanti West Coast
12:58PMHaymarket5h39 06:37PMWatford Junction
0 transfers
81One-way
Avanti West Coast
02:57PMHaymarket5h39 08:36PMWatford Junction
0 transfers
81One-way

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Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Watford

distanceDistance317 miles (511 km)
priceAverage train ticket price$9 (€8)
frequencyTrain frequency6 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there are 6 direct trains a day
carriersTrain companiesLondon North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Caledonian Sleeper

Trains from Edinburgh to Watford cover the 317 miles (511 km) long trip taking on average 5 h 42 min with our travel partners like London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Caledonian Sleeper. Normally, there are 6 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $9 (€8), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $9 (€8). Travelers depart most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Watford Junction.

Travel Tips: Trains from Edinburgh to Watford

Travel Tips: Travel by train to Watford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Watford.
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Train tickets between Edinburgh and Watford for some dates and times can be found for as cheap as $9 (€8)  one way in the next 7 days.
In the next 7 days you can expect to pay on average $9 (€8)  for a train ticket between Edinburgh and Watford.
The distance from Edinburgh to Watford by train is approximately 317 miles (511 km).
The Edinburgh to Watford train duration is on average 5 h 42 min, which is to be expected when traveling 317 mile (511 km) to Watford from Edinburgh. However, the time it takes can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and holidays.

Some of the Edinburgh train stations to Watford you can start your journey from include Edinburgh Waverley, Haymarket and Edinburgh Gateway. Similarly, some of the arrival train stations in Watford include Watford Junction, Watford High Street and Watford North.

When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley   and arriving in Watford Junction.

Passengers board their train most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and travel around 0.4 miles (660 m) from the city center to this train station.

Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Watford Junction and need to travel approximately 0.8 miles (1.3 km) from the train station to the city center in Watford.

When taking a train from Edinburgh to Watford, you can count on London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Caledonian Sleeper for the best way to get you to Watford. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service between Edinburgh and Watford and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
The average number of trains departing Edinburgh for Watford is 6 a day. The train schedules and services may vary between weekdays and weekends.
The earliest train departing from Edinburgh to Watford leaves at 6: 57 AM. The last train departing from Edinburgh to Watford leaves at 6: 52 PM. You can find the latest Edinburgh to Watford train schedule on Omio and book the best time to leave for your journey on your chosen travel date.
In general, we recommend booking tickets for trains in advance to score the best deals from all possible train companies offering this trip and save money. If you buy train tickets from Edinburgh to Watford within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average $9 (€8) one way. To find the best prices for this trip, consider booking your train ticket from Edinburgh to Watford a few months in advance.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Edinburgh
Watford
Edinburgh Waverley is the most popular Edinburgh railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Edinburgh for your trip to Watford.
Amenities at station
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ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
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ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
Mon - Sat: 05: 00 - 23: 59 | Sun: 07: 00 - 23: 59
Public transit options for Edinburgh Waverley
Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
Metro: No metro available.
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ParkingParking
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Public transit options for Haymarket
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
Amenities at station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
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TaxisTaxis
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Public transit options for Edinburgh Gateway
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stops outside the station
Amenities at station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
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Public transit options for Edinburgh Park
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Platform 2 bus stop, adjacent to Herminston Gate
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