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Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Watford Junction

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35

train journeys
per day

317

miles (511 kms)

5hrs 5 mins

fastest journey

05:40 / 06:40

first / last train

8

direct trains

6

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Watford Junction

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On a typical weekday there are 35 scheduled rail journeys between Edinburgh Waverley and Watford Junction , with 8 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 27 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Edinburgh Waverley to Watford Junction is approximately 317 miles (511 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 40 mins.

First TransPennine Express, West Midlands Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Edinburgh Waverley and Watford Junction.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Edinburgh Waverley to Watford Junction. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 5 mins.

Journeys from Edinburgh Waverley to Watford Junction Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:40
    4 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    10:37
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Watford Junction
    Edinburgh Waverley to Watford Junction
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:48
    5 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    11:37
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Watford Junction
    Edinburgh Waverley to Watford Junction
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:26
    5 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    11:59
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Watford Junction
    Edinburgh Waverley to Watford Junction
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:52
    5 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    12:33
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Watford Junction
    Edinburgh Waverley to Watford Junction
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:52
    5 hrs 46 mins Direct
    12:38
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Watford Junction
    Edinburgh Waverley to Watford Junction
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:30
    5 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    12:37
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Watford Junction
    Edinburgh Waverley to Watford Junction
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:30
    5 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    13:37
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Watford Junction
    Edinburgh Waverley to Watford Junction
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:52
    5 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    14:33
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Watford Junction
    Edinburgh Waverley to Watford Junction
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:52
    5 hrs 46 mins Direct
    14:38
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Watford Junction
    Edinburgh Waverley to Watford Junction
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:24
    5 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    14:37
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Watford Junction
    Edinburgh Waverley to Watford Junction
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:30
    5 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    14:59
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Watford Junction
    Edinburgh Waverley to Watford Junction
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:30
    5 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    15:37
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Watford Junction
    Edinburgh Waverley to Watford Junction
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:52
    5 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    16:33
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Watford Junction
    Edinburgh Waverley to Watford Junction
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:52
    5 hrs 46 mins Direct
    16:38
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Watford Junction
    Edinburgh Waverley to Watford Junction
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:30
    5 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    16:45
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Watford Junction
    Edinburgh Waverley to Watford Junction
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:30
    5 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    17:44
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Watford Junction
    Edinburgh Waverley to Watford Junction
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:52
    5 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    18:33
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Watford Junction
    Edinburgh Waverley to Watford Junction
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:52
    5 hrs 46 mins Direct
    18:38
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Watford Junction
    Edinburgh Waverley to Watford Junction
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:00
    5 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    18:44
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Watford Junction
    Edinburgh Waverley to Watford Junction
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:30
    5 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    18:53
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Watford Junction
    Edinburgh Waverley to Watford Junction

About Edinburgh Waverley Station

Station name Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Address Edinburgh station, Princes Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 1BB
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 22:00
Saturday 06:00 - 22:00
Sunday 07:00 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Watford Junction Station

Station name Watford Junction (WFJ)
Address Watford Junction station, Station Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1EU
Managed by LN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:30 - 23:00
Saturday 05:30 - 23:00
Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Watford Junction

The travel time between Edinburgh Waverley and Watford Junction by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 40 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 5 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Watford Junction vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 35 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:40, and the last train of the day leaves at 06:40.

First class tickets on trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Watford Junction typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Watford Junction can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 8 direct services per day from Edinburgh Waverley to Watford Junction

First TransPennine Express, West Midlands Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Edinburgh Waverley and Watford Junction.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Watford Junction, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.