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How to get fromCentral London to Watfordby train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Central London to Watford by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gunnersbury to Willesden Junctiontrain train Richmond NLL - Stratford / ...
    2. Take the train from Willesden Junction Low Level to Watford High Streettrain train London Euston - Watford Junction / ...
    1h 3m
    £14–24

  2. Drive  14.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Central London to Watfordcar car 14.5 mi
    33 min
    £4–6

  3. Bus, line 297 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Faith's Church to Haven Green / Ealing Broadway Stationbus bus E2
    2. Take the bus from Haven Green / Ealing Broadway Station to Wembley Central Stationbus bus 297
    3. Take the train from Wembley Central to Watford High Streettrain train
    1h 34m
    £11–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Central London to Watfordtaxi taxi 14.5 mi
    33 min
    £65–85

  5. Subway, line 724 bus

    1. Take the subway from Northfields station to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 stationsubway subway Piccadilly
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Clarendon Roadbus bus 724 / ...
    1h 57m
    £5–7

  6. Line 483 bus, line 258 bus

    1. Take the bus from Ealing Broadway Station to Harrow Bus Stationbus bus 483
    2. Take the bus from Harrow Bus Station to St Mary's Roadbus bus 258
    2h 11m
    £6

Central London to Watford by subway and bus

Calendar191Weekly Services
Duration1h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 3m

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 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Challis Road to St Mary's Road via Ealing Broadway Station and Harrow Bus Station in around 2h 11m.

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