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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Watford to London 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 5m. 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 |
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€15 Average price Cheapest | €21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m 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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The journey is about 25m faster (35m by train vs 1h 0m 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 Watford to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Watford to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W881829:36 AM 0h16 Bushey (BSH) 9:52 AM London Euston (EUS) €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
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W881829:36 AM 0h16 Bushey (BSH) 9:52 AM London Euston (EUS) €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
W881829:36 AM 0h16 Bushey (BSH) 9:52 AM London Euston (EUS) €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
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W881628:11 AM 0h17 Bushey (BSH) 8:28 AM London Euston (EUS) €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
W881668:35 AM 0h17 Bushey (BSH) 8:52 AM London Euston (EUS) €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
W703835:45 PM 0h18 Bushey (BSH) 6:03 PM London Euston (EUS) €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 23 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Watford and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Watford Junction (WFJ) and arrive in London Euston (EUS).
- Buses mostly depart from Watford, Junction and arrive in London, Heathrow Airport (T2 - Arrivals).
- Travel with London Overground, West Midlands Trains to go to London by train.
- 17 direct trains per day with London Overground, West Midlands Trains.
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