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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Watford
- Departure station
- Watford station guide
- Address
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- Station Rd, Watford WD17 1EU
Operators serving Watford
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Facilities at Watford
- Ticket Office
- Shops
- Toilets
Parking & meeting your train
- Watford Car Park
Explore the area around Watford
- Watford Museum
- Cassiobury Park
About your departure station
Established in 1837 for the London & Birmingham Railway, Watford became a key commuter hub.
The station was rebuilt in 1959 to accommodate electrification.
Today, it connects to London Euston and Birmingham, serving both commuters and visitors to this major Hertfordshire town.
The station's ongoing importance reflects Watford's growth as a business and retail center within the London commuter belt.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Watford to Highbury and Islington?
Open the ticket search and enter Watford as your departure station and Highbury and Islington as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Watford and Highbury and Islington?
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Can I include a Railcard?
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