The average bus between Barking and Watford takes 2h 50m and the fastest bus takes 2h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Barking to Watford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Barking and Watford. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Barking is at 4:30 AM which arrives into Watford at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Margaret Street /Oxford Circus and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 52m • 2 changes

2h 37m • 2 changes

2h 42m • 2 changes

2h 37m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Barking to Watford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Barking to Watford. However, there are services departing from Barking Town Centre station and arriving at Long Elmes Harrow Weald station via Margaret Street /Oxford Circus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Barking to Watford bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Barking Town Centre station.
Barking to Watford bus services, operated by London Buses, arrive at Long Elmes Harrow Weald station.
The distance between Barking and Watford is 35.8 km. The road distance is 47 km.
You can take a bus from Barking Town Centre to St Mary's Road via Margaret Street /Oxford Circus and Long Elmes Harrow Weald in around 3h 14m.