There are 6 ways to get from Central London to Watford by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gunnersbury to Willesden Junctiontrain Richmond NLL - Stratford / ...
- Take the train from Willesden Junction Low Level to Watford High Streettrain London Euston - Watford Junction / ...
1h 5m£14–35Drive 14.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Central London to Watfordcar 14.5 mi
33 min£4–6Bus
- Take the bus from Brentford County Court to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus N9
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Town Hallbus Ra3
1h 21mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Central London to Watfordtaxi 14.5 mi
33 min£65–85Bus, line 297 bus, train
- Take the bus from St Faith's Church to Haven Green / Ealing Broadway Stationbus E2
- Take the bus from Haven Green / Ealing Broadway Station to Wembley Central Stationbus 297
- Take the train from Wembley Central to Watford High Streettrain
1h 36m£11–24Line 483 bus, line 258 bus
- Take the bus from Ealing Broadway Station to Harrow Bus Stationbus 483
- Take the bus from Harrow Bus Station to St Mary's Roadbus 258
1h 57m£6
Central London to Watford by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Central London to Watford is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Central London to Watford is to taxi which takes 33 min and costs £65 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Central London to Watford. However, there are services departing from Brentford County Court and arriving at Town Hall via Heathrow Terminal 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Central London to Watford. However, there are services departing from Gunnersbury and arriving at Watford High Street via Willesden Junction Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
The distance between Central London and Watford is 16 miles. The road distance is 14.6 miles.
The best way to get from Central London to Watford without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £14 - £35.
It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Central London to Watford, including transfers.
Central London to Watford bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Brentford County Court station.
Central London to Watford train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Gunnersbury station.
The best way to get from Central London to Watford is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £14 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 21m.
What companies run services between Central London, England and Watford, England?
You can take a bus from Ealing Road to Watford High Street via Gunnersbury Station, Gunnersbury, Willesden Junction, and Willesden Junction Low Level in around 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brentford County Court to Town Hall via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 3 in around 1h 21m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Gunnersbury to Willesden Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–7
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/
Train from Willesden Junction Low Level to Watford High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/
Train from Wembley Central to Watford High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–20
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- [email protected]
- Website
- metroline.co.uk
Bus from Brentford County Court to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
Bus from St Faith's Church to Haven Green / Ealing Broadway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
Bus from Haven Green / Ealing Broadway Station to Wembley Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
Bus from Ealing Broadway Station to Harrow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Town Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/berkshire-thames-valley
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- [email protected]
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Harrow Bus Station to St Mary's Road
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/london
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- £65–85
Hounslow Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3 7406490
- Website
- hounslowairporttransfers.co.uk
Acton Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 3527
- Website
- actontaxiscabs.co.uk
TW Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3000 7515
- Website
- carstw.co.uk
Twickenham Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 4628
- Website
- twickenhamairporttransfers.co.uk
Putney Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3603 5257
- Website
- putneycabsairporttransfers.co.uk
Abbey Cars Group
- Phone
- +44 20 8890 3333
Feltham Station Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8893 2222
- Website
- felthamstationcars.co.uk
Feltham Taxi Minicab
- Phone
- +44 20 3000 7606
- Website
- felthamtaximinicab.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Central London to Watford bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Central London to Watford train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Willesden Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central London to Watford is 15 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Central London to Watford.
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