Welcome to Watford Town
Watford's original name
Watford's original name was Watforda first mentioned in 1007 in Anglo Saxon charter.
Watford's Rivers
The rivers that run through Watford are the River Colne & River Gade.
Watford's first train station
It was called "Watford Railway Station" and opened in 1837 and closed in 1858. Replaced by Watford Junction station. This was part of the London to Birmingham railway.
Watford meaning
The meaning of Watford from old English is thought to be "Waet" meaning full of water and "ford" shallow place on a river.
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BBC Latest News
Latest news stories from the UK
- Police criticise timing of decision on pubs staying open for England match
on July 3, 2026The "late announcement" extending opening hours to 05:00 on Monday means taking officers away from other duties, the National Police Chiefs' Council says.
- Burnham rules out calling early election as PM
on July 3, 2026The newly elected MP for Makerfield is expected to become PM this month and says he will stick to the 2024 Labour manifesto.
- Two Romanians jailed for stabbing journalist on behalf of Iran regime
on July 3, 2026The two men will face 12 and eight years in prison for the knife attack in Wimbledon, London in 2024.
- Three men found not guilty of journalist Lyra McKee's murder
on July 3, 2026The 29-year-old was shot while observing rioting in Londonderry in April 2019.
- Three men found not guilty of journalist Lyra McKee's murderon July 3, 2026
The 29-year-old was shot while observing rioting in Londonderry in April 2019.
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Watford Junction Typical Departures
Every 10-15 min
Platform: 7 or 9
Operator: London Northwestern Railway
Every 20-30 min
Platform: 6 or 8
Operator: London Northwestern Railway
Every 30 min
Platform: 6 or 8
Operator: London Northwestern Railway
Every 30-60 min
Platform: 6 or 8
Operator: London Northwestern Railway
Every 15 min
Platform: 9 or 10
Operator: London Overground