The cheapest and fastest trains from Motherwell to Watford
Cheapest price
$0.00
Average price
$147
Fastest journey
4 h 37 m
Average duration
4 h 41 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
517 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Motherwell to Watford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Of the 12 trains that leave Motherwell for Watford on Mon, Jun 15, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct trains cover the 517 km distance in an average of 4 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 37 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the slowest trains will take 4 h 47 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.
5:48 AM4h49Motherwell10:37 AMWatfordFind prices1 transfer
6:45 AM5h27Motherwell12:12 PMWatfordFind prices1 transfer
11:52 AM4h42Motherwell4:34 PMWatfordFind prices1 transfer
12:13 PM6h00Motherwell6:13 PMWatfordFind prices1 transfer
1:50 PM4h44Motherwell6:34 PMWatfordFind prices1 transfer
7:52 AM4h37Motherwell12:29 PMWatford$4661One-way1 transfer
9:52 AM4h37Motherwell2:29 PMWatford$4661One-way1 transfer
11:52 AM4h42Motherwell4:34 PMWatfordFind prices1 transfer
1:50 PM4h44Motherwell6:34 PMWatfordFind prices1 transfer
2:50 PM4h47Motherwell7:37 PMWatfordFind prices1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, flight, and bus for Motherwell to Watford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Motherwell to Watford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $102. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $102, and a train costs an average of $124.
Distance: 321 miles (517 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$156 Average price | $134 Average price | $109 Average price Cheapest | $137 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 30m Average total duration 16h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Motherwell to Watford:
A flight is $25 (€21) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Motherwell to Watford costing on average $134 (€109).
A flight is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Motherwell to Watford costing on average $156 (€127).
Other travel options to Watford take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 18m.
Bus takes on average 16h 0m.
You'll arrive about 53m sooner (5h 18m by train vs 6h 11m by car). Tickets start at around $156 (€127) compared to roughly $137 (€111) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Motherwell to Watford train times
The table below shows live departures for Motherwell to Watford trains for today, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:31 PM Motherwell | 7h07 | 6:38 AM Watford | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:31 PM Motherwell | 7h07 | 6:38 AM Watford | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 15 | |||||
![]() | 5:48 AM Motherwell | 4h49 | 10:37 AM Watford | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:45 AM Motherwell | 5h27 | 12:12 PM Watford | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Why book with Omio vs Avanti West Coast?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Avanti West Coast, but also compare tickets for the likes of Caledonian Sleeper or TransPennine Express to find the best option for your trip from Motherwell to Watford.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Caledonian Sleeper or TransPennine Express to find the best option for your trip from Motherwell to Watford.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Motherwell to Watford
Trains from Motherwell to Watford run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $124 (€101) but you can travel from only $102 (€82) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 321 miles (517 km) distance in 6h 28m.
Distance 321 miles (517 km) |
Average train duration 5h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $124 (€101) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 6h 28m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express from Motherwell to Watford trainsAvanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Motherwell and Watford from $102 (€82). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Caledonian Sleeper
TransPennine Express
FAQs: Trains from Motherwell to Watford
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Motherwell 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 Motherwell to Watford
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:15 - 00:00 Sunday 08:10 - 23:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent, PhotoMe photo booth
- Car Park: Station Car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- 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: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Muir Street
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 23:00 Saturday 05:30 - 23:00 Sunday 06:30 - 22:30 Booking Office and Travel Centre
- 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 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 6. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Sunday 04:00-23:00. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The National key toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-14:00 and Sunday 06:00-14:00.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from bay 1 of the bus station at the side of the railway station.
- 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 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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