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It takes an average of 1h 42m to travel from Watford to Greenwich by train, over a distance of around 20 miles (33 km). There are normally 2 trains per day travelling from Watford to Greenwich and tickets for this journey start from £11 when you book in advance.
How to travel from Watford to Greenwich by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Watford to Greenwich? Look no further.
You'll usually find 2 trains per day running between Watford and Greenwich, which usually take 1 hour 42 minutes to complete the 20 miles (33 km) journey. It can take as little as 1 hour 42 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Greenwich by train, you'll just need to make 3 changes along the way. Southeastern, London Overground or Southern are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Watford to Greenwich start from £11.00 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Greenwich? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
FAQs about the train journey from Watford to Greenwich
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Cheap train tickets from Watford to Greenwich
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Watford to Greenwich is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.