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Compare bus and train for Watford to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Watford to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $68 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $68, while a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 37 miles (60 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$68 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $68 (€57) compared to roughly $23 (€19) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-45.20 (€-37.95). The journey takes 1h 37m 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.
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How to get from Watford to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Watford to Oxford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W70263+Y15399+
Tube from London Euston to London Paddington8:49 AM1h54Bushey (BSH)10:43 AMOxford station (OXF)$501One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- W70263+Y15399+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington8:49 AM1h54Bushey (BSH)10:43 AMOxford station (OXF)$501One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- W70263+Y15399+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington8:49 AM1h54Bushey (BSH)10:43 AMOxford station (OXF)$501One-way2 transfers
Other options
- W70263+Y15399+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington8:46 AM1h57Watford Junction (WFJ)10:43 AMOxford station (OXF)$501One-way2 transfers
- C24675+W34874+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington9:19 AM1h59Bushey (BSH)11:18 AMOxford station (OXF)$501One-way2 transfers
- W70256+G14991+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington8:18 AM2h01Bushey (BSH)10:19 AMOxford station (OXF)$501One-way2 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Watford to Oxford
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- Around 15 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Watford and Oxford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Watford Junction (WFJ) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, London Overground, CrossCountry, Tube, West Midlands Trains to go to Oxford by train.
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