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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Watford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Watford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, and a bus costs an average of $48.
Distance: 162 miles (262 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$42 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Watford:
A train is $29 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Liverpool to Watford costing on average $71 (€58).
Other travel options to Watford take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 7m.
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How to get from Liverpool to Watford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Watford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:43 AM4h20Liverpool4:03 PMWatford$1201One-way0 transfers
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11:43 AM4h20Liverpool4:03 PMWatford$1201One-way0 transfers
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11:43 AM4h20Liverpool4:03 PMWatford$1201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Watford:
A train is $29 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Liverpool to Watford costing on average $71 (€58).
Other travel options to Watford take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 7m.
- Around 22 trains per day.
- Around 16 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Watford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Watford Junction (WFJ).
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arrive in London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant).
- Travel with National Express to go to Watford by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast to go to Watford by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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