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Compare bus and train for Oxford to Watford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Watford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, while a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 37 miles (60 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€28 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest | €14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around €59 compared to roughly €14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-45.29. The journey takes 1h 38m versus 1h 13m 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 Oxford to Watford
How to get from Oxford to Watford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxford to Watford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:12 AM2h53Oxford10:05 AMWatford€341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:12 AM2h53Oxford10:05 AMWatford€341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:06 AM2h05Oxford10:11 AMWatford€411One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9:56 AM2h20Oxford12:16 PMWatford€401One-way0 transfers
- 12:28 PM2h08Oxford2:36 PMWatford€411One-way0 transfers
- 8:10 AM2h49Oxford10:59 AMWatford€411One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Watford:
A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Watford costing on average €28.
Other travel options to Watford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Watford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Watford Junction (WFJ).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, Tube to go to Watford by train.
- Travel with National Express, Oxford Bus Company, Stagecoach Oxfordshire to go to Watford by bus.
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