Oxford to Watford by train
Watford lies 60 km (37 mi) east of Oxford, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 35 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 73 km (46 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Oxford | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 162,100 | 125,707 |
| Elevation | 72 m (236 ft) | 77 m (253 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Oxford railway station, Port Meadow Halt railway station, Morris Cowley railway station | Watford Junction railway station, Cassiobridge tube station, Watford railway station |
| Postal codes | OX1 | NN6–WD99 |
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Common questions
How far is Watford from Oxford?
60 km (37 mi) in a straight line, east of Oxford; by road roughly 73 km (46 mi).
How long does it take to get from Oxford to Watford by train?
About 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Oxford and Watford?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.