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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 prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a bus costs an average of $15.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$15 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 London to Watford:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Watford costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Watford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 22m.
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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.
W702828:39 AM0h17London Euston (EUS)8:56 AMBushey (BSH)$151One-way0 transfers
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W702828:39 AM0h17London Euston (EUS)8:56 AMBushey (BSH)$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Y809024:23 PM0h14London Euston (EUS)4:37 PMWatford Junction (WFJ)$201One-way0 transfers
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W703854:09 PM0h17London Euston (EUS)4:26 PMBushey (BSH)$151One-way0 transfers
W703914:39 PM0h17London Euston (EUS)4:56 PMBushey (BSH)$151One-way0 transfers
W702899:09 AM0h17London Euston (EUS)9:26 AMBushey (BSH)$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Watford:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Watford costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Watford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 22m.
- Around 30 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses 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 National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Watford by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, London Overground, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Watford by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
- 23 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, London Overground, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains.
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