Watford North live departures
Next trains leaving Watford North (WFN), 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 North live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeWFN
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates51.6751, -0.3903
- Nearest stationWatford Junction (1.4 km)
- Passengers 2024-2564,798
- GB rank1,948th busiest
- Managed byWest Midlands Trains (London Northwestern Railway)
About this board
Watford North is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code WFN. 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 North handled 64,798 passenger entries and exits, ranking 1,948th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Watford Junction (28,072 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Watford North usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
Stations near Watford North
Watford North station FAQs
What is the station code for Watford North?
The three-letter CRS code for Watford North is WFN. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Watford North 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 North itself.
How busy is Watford North station?
Watford North recorded 64,798 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 1,948th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Watford Junction.
Which stations are closest to Watford North?
The nearest station is Watford Junction, about 1.4 km away in a straight line. Garston (1.4 km) and Watford High Street (2.5 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.