Watford

Watford Metropolitan station is the terminus of the Metropolitan line's Watford branch, but it is important to note that this station is not the same as Watford Junction - the main National Rail hub on the other side of Watford town centre. The two stations are separate, about twenty minutes walk apart, and serve very different routes. The Metropolitan line station sits at the edge of Watford town centre and provides access to the Intu Watford shopping centre (now rebranded as simply Watford shopping centre) and the wider town. For fast services to London Euston, Watford Junction National Rail is the better option.

Station Overview

Watford Metropolitan station opened in 1925 as the terminus of the Watford branch. It sits in Zone 7 and is served by the Metropolitan line only. The station does not have step-free access. It is the terminus of the Watford branch - all trains head south-east back towards London from here.

Lines and Connectivity

The Metropolitan line (magenta, Watford branch) runs south-east from Watford through Croxley, Rickmansworth, Chorleywood, Chalfont and Latimer and onward to Harrow-on-the-Hill and Baker Street. Journey time to Baker Street is approximately forty-five minutes.

Facilities

Watford Metropolitan station has toilets, shops and a travel information point. The shopping centre is adjacent to the station. Watford town centre has a full range of shops, restaurants and services within walking distance.

Accessibility

Watford Metropolitan station does not have step-free access. For accessible travel to Watford, Watford Junction National Rail station has better accessibility and faster services to London Euston.

Travel Tips

• Do not confuse this station with Watford Junction - they are different stations about twenty minutes walk apart on opposite sides of Watford town centre.
• For faster services to central London (Euston), use Watford Junction National Rail rather than the Metropolitan line from this station.
• The Watford shopping centre is adjacent to the Metropolitan station.
• Watford FC's Vicarage Road stadium is accessible by bus or a twenty-minute walk from the town centre.
• No step-free access at this station.

Nearby Attractions

Watford town centre - five minutes walk. Shops, restaurants, cafes and the main services of this Hertfordshire town. Intu Watford shopping mall is adjacent to the station.

Watford FC - accessible by bus from the town centre. Vicarage Road stadium, home of Watford Football Club.

Cassiobury Park - a short bus ride or twenty-minute walk. A large public park in Watford with the River Gade and good green space. Free.

Timings and Best Time to Travel

Metropolitan line services at Watford run from approximately 05:00 to midnight. The station is busiest during weekday rush hours. Note that the shopping centre opening hours determine when the adjacent station area has the most activity.