Trains from Walkden
to Watford Junction
From £81.50
Walkden to Watford Junctionby train on average takes 3 hrs 40 mins
Walkden to Watford Junction one way only
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from £81.50
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- Trains depart every 20 minutes
- First train leaves Walkden at 05:52
- Last train leaves Walkden at 20:47
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- Walkden (WKD)
- Watford Junction (WFJ)
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1 Adult
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Under 5s go freeWalkden to Watford Junction train times
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Walkden facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomNo
no shelter only
- Station BuffetNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station on Walkden Rd under the bridge.
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- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
Information available from Help Point 24/7.
- Passenger Information SystemsDepartureScreens
- Customer Help PointsYes
Centre Platform
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- NamePark & Ride
- Spaces104
- Number Accessible Spaces8
- Accessible Spaces Note
There is also 2 EV parking spaces at this station
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces32
- ShelteredNo
- CctvNo
- Annotation
There is an additional 8 unsecured parking places outside of the cycle hub
- TypeCompounds
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 06:10 to 13:10
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
- Ramp For Train AccessNo
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
- Category C Station
Services towards Manchester: From Walkden Road, up 14 steps into the ticket office and then up 28 steps onto the platform. Trains to Manchester leave on the left. Services Towards Wigan leave on the right.
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. Street set down only available.
Watford Junction facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Ticket MachineYes
- Oystercard TopupYes
- Oyster Comments
To obtain an Oyster card you need to go to the corner shop on Woodford Road by the station entrance, or Watford High Street LOROL station.
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for LM
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- TrolleysYes
- Station BuffetYes
- ToiletsYes
The toilets are located on Platform 6. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Sunday 04:00-23:00. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The National key toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-14:00 and Sunday 06:00-14:00.
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Baby ChangeYes
Female toilets
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
- Atm MachineYes
- ShopsYes
- Rail replacement locations
Rail replacement vehicles will operate from Bus Stop 1.
Please check your destination before boarding.
Please click here for walking directions from the station to the rail replacement bus stop.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The toilets are located on Platform 6. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Sunday 04:00-23:00. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The National key toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-14:00 and Sunday 06:00-14:00.
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Operator NamePlease note all lost property is sent to Northampton Station
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from ticket office - Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- Contact Details
Email Address: customersupport.uk@sabagroup.com
Url: https://www.sabaparking.co.uk/car-park/watford-junction-station-car-park0330 123 5247 - Operator NameSABA UK
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces746
- ChargesOff-peak: £7.00
Daily: £10.00
Weekly: £38.80
Monthly: £143.00
Three Monthly: £353.80
Annual: £1,290.00
Saturday: £7.00
Sunday: £7.00
Note:You"Öll be able to pay for parking in the following ways:
- The Saba Parking U K app
- Via the Saba Parking website
- The Pay on Foot machine(s) located within the car park (where applicable)
- Late Pay is available at this station car park. Allows you to pay up until midnight on the same day.
- Number Accessible Spaces19
- Accessible Spaces Note
Blue Badge holders can park free of charge but must register for a free parking permit, as described on the Saba Parking Blue Badge Portal. You must register prior to or on the same day as parking on the Saba Blue Badge Portal.
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- Accessible Car Park Equipment Note
Access to Car park payment facilities is not required as parking is free for disabled users in disabled parking spaces.
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces354
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
Station forecourt
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 0248 997
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help Available
This station is staffed part time. This means that during 'staff help available opening times' your assistance will be provided by station staff. Any other time, our on-train Conductors will provide your assistance onto the train.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 24h
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Ticket Vending Machines are located in the Booking Hall.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible Public Telephones
Public telephones are accessible on platform 6
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Step Free Access
This station has been classified as a step-free access category A station. This means that this station has step-free access to all platforms. More information on the step-free classification system can be found at https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955
The assistance meeting point is at the ticket office during 'staff help available opening times' When station staff aren't available, the assistance meeting point is on the platform where your service is due to depart. Our on-board conductors will help you onto the train, so please make sure you attract their attention as the train comes to a stop on the platform.
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
2 x 20 minute accessible bays at front of station
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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