Watford Junction live departures
Next trains leaving Watford Junction (WFJ), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Watford Junction live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeWFJ
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates51.6635, -0.3965
- Nearest stationWatford High Street (1.2 km)
- Passengers 2024-256,940,122
- GB rank70th busiest
- Managed byWest Midlands Trains (London Northwestern Railway)
About this board
Watford Junction is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code WFJ. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Watford Junction handled 6,940,122 passenger entries and exits, ranking 70th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London Euston (3,543,406 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Watford Junction usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
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Watford Junction station FAQs
What is the station code for Watford Junction?
The three-letter CRS code for Watford Junction is WFJ. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Watford Junction departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Watford Junction itself.
How busy is Watford Junction station?
Watford Junction recorded 6,940,122 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 70th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London Euston.
Which stations are closest to Watford Junction?
The nearest station is Watford High Street, about 1.2 km away in a straight line. Watford North (1.4 km) and Bushey (2.2 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.