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Compare bus and train for Bristol to Watford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Watford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €103 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €103, while a train costs an average of €103.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€103 Average price Cheapest | €45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Watford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
Tickets start at around €45 compared to roughly €45 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €0.03. The journey takes 2h 14m versus 2h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Watford
How to get from Bristol to Watford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Watford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Tube from London Paddington to Queens Park (London)11:33 AM2h55Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2:28 PMWatford High Street (WFH)€531One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
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Tube from London Paddington to Queens Park (London)11:33 AM2h55Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2:28 PMWatford High Street (WFH)€531One-way2 transfers
Fastest
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Tube from London Paddington to Queens Park (London)11:33 AM2h55Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2:28 PMWatford High Street (WFH)€531One-way2 transfers
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Tube from London Paddington to Queens Park (London)11:00 AM2h58Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:58 PMWatford High Street (WFH)€531One-way2 transfers
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Tube from London Paddington to London Euston10:00 AM3h12Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:12 PMWatford Junction (WFJ)€531One-way2 transfers
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Tube from London Paddington to Queens Park (London)+
C3424410:00 AM3h13Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:13 PMWatford High Street (WFH)€531One-way2 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Bristol to Watford
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- Around 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Watford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Watford Junction (WFJ).
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Watford by train.
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