How to get from Luton to Watford by Tube and train?

From Luton to Watford by Tube and train

To get from Luton to Watford you’ll need to take one train line and 2 Tube lines: take the THAMESLINK train from Luton station to West Hampstead Thameslink station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the JUBILEE Tube and finally take the METROPOLITAN Tube from Finchley Road station to Watford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The Tube and train schedule from Luton may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube and train schedule to Watford on the Moovit app.

74min
Train - THAMESLINK
Tube - JUBILEE
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Leaves from Luton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Luton
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Brighton
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Hampstead Thameslink
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    West Hampstead
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Stratford
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Finchley Road
    1 min
  • 7
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Watford
  • 8
    Ride to Tube station Watford
    Ride to Tube station
    Watford
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Luton to Watford by Tube and train via EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and METROPOLITAN

To get from Luton to Watford in Watford, take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Luton station to St Pancras station. Next, take the METROPOLITAN Tube from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Watford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is £16.60. The Tube and train schedule from Luton may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube and train schedule to Watford on the Moovit app.

87min£16.60
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Leaves from Luton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Luton
  • 2
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    London St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Watford
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station Watford
    Ride to Tube station
    Watford
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Luton to Watford

The distance between Luton and Watford is approximately 69.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Luton to Watford by Tube and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Watford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Tube And Train schedule from Luton to Watford

To check the Tube and train schedule from Luton to Watford using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Luton) and destination (Watford), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Tube and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Tube and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Tube and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Luton to Watford by Tube and train via EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and METROPOLITAN

To get from Luton to Watford in Watford, take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Luton station to St Pancras station. Next, take the METROPOLITAN Tube from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Watford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is £16.60. The Tube and train schedule from Luton may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube and train schedule to Watford on the Moovit app.

87min£16.60
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Leaves from Luton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Luton
  • 2
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    London St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Watford
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station Watford
    Ride to Tube station
    Watford
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Luton to Watford?

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Train line THAMESLINK, Tube line JUBILEE, Tube line METROPOLITAN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Luton to Watford?

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Train line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Tube line METROPOLITAN.

  • Is there a direct train between Luton and Watford?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 Tube lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from Luton to Watford?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from West Hampstead Thameslink station near Luton in Luton to West Hampstead station. From there you’ll have to take 2 Tube lines till West Hampstead station near Watford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Luton to Watford by train and Tube?

    The total travel time between Luton and Watford by train and Tube is about 1 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Luton to get to Watford?

    Get on the THAMESLINK train from the West Hampstead Thameslink station near Luton in Luton.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Luton and Watford?

    Get off the train at the West Hampstead station, which is closest to Watford.

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