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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Waverley | Watford Junction | CheapestFastest | ||||
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Get from Edinburgh to Watford
The journey takes about 5 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 191, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edinburgh to Watford by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Edinburgh to Watford?
The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to Watford start from R 1 191. The average price for this train route is around R 3 369. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Edinburgh to Watford?
The average train journey time from Edinburgh to Watford is 5h 35m, covering a distance of 511 km. The quickest train can get you there in 5h 5m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators serve the Edinburgh to Watford route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 1 trains available per day, including services from Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Edinburgh to Watford?
The earliest train from Edinburgh to Watford departs at 16:51. And the latest train departs at 23:15.
Which is the best train operator from Edinburgh to Watford?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Edinburgh to Watford?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Avanti West Coast has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.1.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Edinburgh to Watford?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Edinburgh to Watford?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Avanti West Coast, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Watford was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of R 900To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Edinburgh to Watford as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 900 to R 6 876 for a train ticket from Edinburgh to Watford based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 114, which is on 2025-12-02.
