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Compare bus and train for Southampton to Watford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Watford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €12 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €12, while a bus costs an average of €27.
Distance: 67 miles (109 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€12 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price | €25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m 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 |
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Watford:
A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Watford costing on average €54.
Other travel options to Watford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
Tickets start at around €54 compared to roughly €25 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-29.57. The journey takes 2h 16m versus 1h 47m 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.
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How to get from Southampton to Watford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Watford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:20 AM3h45Southampton7:05 AMWatford€281One-way0 transfers
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- 3:20 AM3h45Southampton7:05 AMWatford€281One-way0 transfers
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- 3:20 AM3h45Southampton7:05 AMWatford€281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Watford:
A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Watford costing on average €54.
Other travel options to Watford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Watford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Watford Junction (WFJ).
- Travel with National Express, Bluestar to go to Watford by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Southern, Cross Country to go to Watford by train.
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