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Compare train and bus for London to Watford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Watford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €15, while a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€15 Average price Cheapest | €21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from London to Watford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 35m faster (31m by train vs 1h 6m by car) and roughly €7 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€15 vs €21). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from London to Watford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Watford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W7059912:09 AM 0h17 London Euston (EUS) 12:26 AM Bushey (BSH) €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- W70599
12:09 AM 0h17 London Euston (EUS) 12:26 AM Bushey (BSH) €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- Y80809
8:23 AM 0h14 London Euston (EUS) 8:37 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- W70601
12:39 AM 0h17 London Euston (EUS) 12:56 AM Bushey (BSH) €13 1 One-way 0 transfers - W88179+L22358
8:24 AM 0h24 London Euston (EUS) 8:48 AM Watford High Street (WFH) €13 1 One-way 1 transfer - C17800+L22369
9:23 AM 0h25 London Euston (EUS) 9:48 AM Watford High Street (WFH) €13 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 21 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Watford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Watford Junction (WFJ).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Heathrow Terminal 3 (Stops 7-8) and arrive in Watford, Junction.
- Travel with London Overground, West Midlands Trains to go to Watford by train.
- 15 direct trains per day with London Overground, West Midlands Trains.
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