How to travel from London to Watford

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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 32m. 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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$15

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$20

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1h 2m

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32m

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1h 57m

Average total duration

1h 27m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from London to Watford

How to get from London to Watford by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from London to Watford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • London OvergroundP50976
    8:45 AM0h41
    London Euston (EUS)
    9:26 AMBushey (BSH)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • London OvergroundP50976
    8:45 AM0h41
    London Euston (EUS)
    9:26 AMBushey (BSH)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • West Midlands TrainsW05671
    8:23 AM0h14
    London Euston (EUS)
    8:37 AMWatford Junction (WFJ)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • London OvergroundP50970
    8:30 AM0h41
    London Euston (EUS)
    9:11 AMBushey (BSH)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • London OvergroundP50970
    8:30 AM0h44
    London Euston (EUS)
    9:14 AMWatford High Street (WFH)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • West Midlands TrainsW08034+London OvergroundP10692
    8:35 AM0h28
    London Euston (EUS)
    9:03 AMWatford High Street (WFH)
    $161One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from London to Watford

Travel to Watford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Watford.

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There are 2 options to travel between London and Watford including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Watford is a train with an average price of $10 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Watford:

A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Watford costing on average $15 (€12).

The fastest way to travel from London to Watford is by train with an average journey time of 24m.

Other travel options to Watford take longer:

Bus takes on average 50m.

The distance from London to Watford is approximately 15 miles (25 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Watford is:
  • Around 29 trains per day.
  • Around 7 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Watford:
  • Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Watford Junction (WFJ).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 and arrive in Watford, Junction.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Watford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with West Midlands Trains, London Overground, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Watford by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Watford by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Watford with the following travel companies:
  • 21 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, London Overground, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains.
  • 3 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from London to Watford often also extend their vacation to go to Longford, Manchester, Luton, Birmingham, Hemel Hempstead. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Watford and these popular destinations at a great price.

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