Watford Junction to London Euston Trains From €16.27*

For a direct journey from Watford Junction to London Euston, choose between rapid services from West Midlands Trains and convenient metro-style London Overground trains.

• West Midlands Trains is the best option for saving time and travelling with more luggage (up to three bags). You won’t have to wait long, thanks to up to seven trains operating each hour.
• London Overground services run the entire length of the Lioness line, calling at 17 stops until it reaches London Euston. The journey takes 52 minutes, and trains depart four times an hour. The metro-style seating and lack of luggage racks may not be suitable if you’re travelling with suitcases.

Zoom from the Hertfordshire town to the heart of the city in as little as 16 minutes. Find out the station layouts, onboard facilities and transport links for a smoother trip.

Watford Junction: Getting to the platform

Ideal for commuters, Watford Junction station is an easy 15-minute walk from the town centre. You can also reach the station by bus or have a cab drop you off at the dedicated taxi rank.

• Platform guide: Watford Junction has 11 platforms. If you’ve got a ticket for the London Overground, the operator typically uses bay platforms 1–4. Services run by West Midlands Trains tend to depart from platform 7 or 9. Double-check the departure boards and leave enough time to get to your platform.
• Pre-boarding facilities: Pick up the essentials from WHSmith and warm up with a coffee, tea or matcha from Costa. London Overground passengers should note that there are no toilets on board. Toilets at Watford Junction are located on platform 6 and open 04:00–23:00. The National Key toilets on the main concourse require a RADAR key and are open 04:00–14:00 from Monday to Saturday and 06:00–14:00 on Sunday.

On board trains from Watford Junction to London Euston

• Urban scenery: Catch glimpses of suburbia and the rising landscape as you approach London. The Watford to London train runs alongside the famous Tube from Harrow & Wealdstone, passing more and more of north London’s high-rises.
• The best side: Take a seat on the right side of a West Midlands Trains service so you don’t miss the industrial and suburban scenery. London Overground trains have longitudinal seating with the rows facing each other, so you may want a seat on the left close to the doors to appreciate the views.
• WiFi access: All West Midlands Trains services and newer London Overground trains provide free WiFi so you can always stay connected.

Arriving at London Euston

The Watford to London train terminates at the nation’s busiest intercity railway station. We’ve broken down London Euston’s multiple exits and onward travel options.

• Euston Road exit: The station’s main exit takes you to the bus station and taxi rank, as well as the Wellcome Collection (free entry).
• Eversholt Street exit: This exit to your left once you leave the station building leads to the bike park, more buses and local hotels.
• Melton Street exit: Located near platform 16, London Euston’s western exit is convenient for accessing Euston Square station or University College Hospital.
• Transport links: The area around London Euston is easily walkable, providing direct access to Regent’s Park, the British Library and other popular sightseeing spots. Change for the London Underground (Northern and Victoria lines) directly within the station or take a short walk to Euston Square station for the Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines. The Euston Square Gardens taxi rank and Euston bus station are right in front of the station if you want to reach your destination by road.