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Compare bus and train for Oxford to Watford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Watford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €59 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €59, while a train costs an average of €59.
Distance: 37 miles (60 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€59 Average price Cheapest | €14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to Watford is a train with an average price of €59.
The fastest way to travel from Oxford to Watford is by train with an average journey time of 1h 38m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Oxford and Watford including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Oxford to Watford among Omio's users.
Oxford to Watford Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 03:06AM | Arrival Time 05:21AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 04:06AM | Arrival Time 06:26AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 06:43AM | Duration 2h18 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 05:06AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 2h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 07:27AM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 05:46AM | Arrival Time 08:32AM | Duration 2h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 05:58AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 2h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 06:27AM | Arrival Time 09:01AM | Duration 2h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 06:47AM | Arrival Time 09:36AM | Duration 2h49 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 06:58AM | Arrival Time 09:34AM | Duration 2h36 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 07:48AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h22 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 07:59AM | Arrival Time 10:39AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 08:23AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 08:53AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 08:59AM | Arrival Time 11:41AM | Duration 2h42 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 09:23AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 09:54AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h16 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 09:59AM | Arrival Time 12:42PM | Duration 2h43 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 10:23AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 10:53AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 10:59AM | Arrival Time 01:42PM | Duration 2h43 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 11:23AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 11:53AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 11:59AM | Arrival Time 02:42PM | Duration 2h43 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 12:23PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 12:53PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 12:59PM | Arrival Time 03:42PM | Duration 2h43 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 01:23PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 01:53PM | Arrival Time 04:16PM | Duration 2h23 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 01:59PM | Arrival Time 04:42PM | Duration 2h43 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 02:09PM | Arrival Time 04:39PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 02:23PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h47 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 02:53PM | Arrival Time 05:37PM | Duration 2h44 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 03:01PM | Arrival Time 05:52PM | Duration 2h51 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 03:23PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h47 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 03:54PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 04:01PM | Arrival Time 06:52PM | Duration 2h51 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 04:39PM | Arrival Time 07:14PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 05:01PM | Arrival Time 07:52PM | Duration 2h51 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 05:19PM | Arrival Time 07:54PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 05:58PM | Arrival Time 08:14PM | Duration 2h16 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 06:18PM | Arrival Time 08:34PM | Duration 2h16 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 06:39PM | Arrival Time 08:47PM | Duration 2h08 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 06:58PM | Arrival Time 09:17PM | Duration 2h19 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 07:18PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 07:21PM | Arrival Time 09:43PM | Duration 2h22 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 08:17PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 2h18 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 08:21PM | Arrival Time 10:33PM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Oxford Bus Company | Departure Time 09:21PM | Arrival Time 11:28PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 09:22PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 2h13 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €21 |
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Why should you book Oxford to Watford buses with Omio?
National Express as well as Oxford Bus Company or Stagecoach Oxfordshire offer buses services from Oxford to Watford.
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Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Oxford Bus Company or Stagecoach Oxfordshire to find the best option for your trip from Oxford to Watford.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Oxford to Watford.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Oxford to Watford
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Take a bus from Oxford to Watford and enjoy the approximately 37 miles (60 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 00:24, the last at 23:12.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €17
Distance 37 miles (60 km) |
First bus 12:24 AM |
Last bus 11:12 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €17
Complete guide to Watford
Things to do in Watford
Discover the best of Watford — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Watford trip today.
- Recommended
Watford Museum
Compact local museum covering Watford's people, industry, art, and football heritage in a historic former brewery setting.
- Recommended
Little Cassiobury House
Elegant Jacobean house with period rooms, exhibitions, and gardens, offering a strong sense of Hertfordshire country-house history.
- Must visit
Cassiobury Park
Watford's flagship park with broad lawns, woodland, canal-side walks, playgrounds, and sports facilities. A top everyday local favorite.
- Recommended
The Parade
Pedestrianized retail heart of central Watford, useful for shopping, people-watching, and feeling the town's busy modern atmosphere.
- Recommended
High Street
Historic high street with independent shops, old buildings, pubs, and the parish church, preserving much of Watford's older character.
Steak And Ale Pie
A hearty pub pie of beef and ale under pastry. Common in Hertfordshire pubs and a staple comfort dish locals still order regularly.
Bangers And Mash
Sausages served with mashed potatoes and onion gravy. A classic everyday British pub meal widely eaten in Watford and across England.
Fish And Chips
Beer-battered fish with chips, usually cod or haddock. A long-standing British takeaway and pub favourite popular with Watford locals.
The Grove
Well-regarded modern British pub and dining room in a historic setting, known for seasonal menus, Sunday roasts and a polished atmosphere.
The Florist Watford
Popular contemporary restaurant for steaks, grills and cocktails with stylish interiors and a strong reputation for polished service.
ASK Italian Watford
Reliable casual chain known for fresh pasta, pizza and Italian comfort food in a lively, family-friendly setting near the town centre.
British Pound Sterling (£)
Moderate for UK trips: hotels and rail can be pricey, but dining and local transit are usually cheaper than central London.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or casual takeaway.
- Mid-range
- £18-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £60+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4.50 for cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Restaurants often add 10-12.5% service; if not, round up or tip 10%. Taxis: round up. Cafes and pubs: tipping is optional, small change appreciated.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £2.00
- Day pass
- £4.70
To the city center
Watford Junction -> Watford High Street, Watford
- Distance
- 1.4 km
- Travel time
- 16 min
- Contactless payment is accepted on London Buses and London Overground services in Watford. Always check whether your route is TfL or local bus before boarding.
- For Hertfordshire buses, fares and tickets vary by operator. Check Intalink before travel for the latest ticket options and route changes.
FAQs: Bus from Oxford to Watford
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford to Watford by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Watford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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