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When was Watford Junction built?

When was Watford Junction built?

July 20, 1837
Watford Junction railway station/Opened

How many platforms does Watford Junction have?

eleven platforms
Watford Junction has eleven platforms, accessed via a subway, stairs and lifts from the main entrance and ticket hall. Platforms 1 to 4 are bay platforms opposite the south end of platform 6, and service the London Overground.

What zone is Watford High Street in?

London Underground Zone 1-6 to Watford High Street by train

Distance miles ( km)
Departure station London Underground Zone 1-6
Arrival station Watford High Street

Is Watford Junction on Oyster?

You can use Oyster on National Rail to Watford Junction, make sure you have sufficient credit for the round trip.

What train lines go to Watford Junction?

Watford Junction is a railway station that serves Watford, Hertfordshire. The station is on the West Coast Main Line (WCML), 17 miles 34 chains from London Euston and the Abbey Line, a branch line to St Albans.

Is Watford Junction on oyster?

Can you use Oyster card to Watford Junction?

If you have an Oyster Card, the default transport pass in London, you can use that to pay for the fare to Watford Junction.

Can I use Oyster card on Watford buses?

The only buses in Watford that take Oyster cards are the Transport for London routes (i.e.142 and 258) – these run between Watford Junction and Bushey. Most of the buses in Watford are operated by Arriva who have their own fare scales.

Is Watford Junction in the Oyster zone?

Watford Junction is outside zone 9, but using PAYG on Oyster will contribute to the daily cap. The off peak single Oyster fare is £4.90 each way, with the off peak one day cap for travel in zones 1 – 9 plus Watford Junction about £16.80.

Can I use my Oyster in Watford?

Can I use my Oyster card on your trains? You can use Oyster Season Tickets or Oyster/Contactless “Pay As You Go” (PAYG) on our trains between London Euston and Watford Junction, including intermediate stations.

When did Watford Junction join the main line?

Watford Junction station opened when the line to St Albans opened, joining the main line south of St Albans Road, on 5 May 1858. The station was rebuilt in 1909, and was extensively redeveloped in the 1980s.

Where is Watford Junction railway station in Hertfordshire?

Watford Junction is a railway station that serves Watford, Hertfordshire. The station is on the West Coast Main Line (WCML), 17 miles 34 chains from London Euston [4] and the Abbey Line , a branch line to St Albans .

Is there train from Watford Junction to Clapham Junction?

However, the station is outside London fare zones 1–9 and special fares apply. With the electrification of the entire West London Line in the 1990s, it became practical to run services from Watford Junction to Clapham Junction, allowing passengers to cross London without changing trains.

Is there a train from Watford to London?

Watford Junction railway station is a short distance from the town centre of Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, It is served by the West Coast Main Line (WCML), the Watford DC Line to Euston, and the Abbey Line (a branch line to St Albans ). Journeys to London take between sixteen and fifty-two minutes depending on the service used.