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How to get fromGatwick to Watfordby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Gatwick to Watford by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Clapham Junctiontrain train Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Watford Junctiontrain train East Croydon - Watford Junction / ...
    1h 45m
    £22–44

  2. Bus, line 724 bus via London Heathrow Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk998 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Clarendon Roadbus bus 724 / ...
    2h 29m
    £5–10

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk998 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Town Hallbus bus Ra3
    2h 9m

  4. Drive 40.6 mi

    1. Drive from Gatwick to Watfordcar car 40.6 mi
    1h 29m
    £10–15

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gatwick to Watfordtaxi taxi 40.6 mi
    1h 29m
    £85–110

  6. Bus, line 724 bus

    1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Clarendon Roadbus bus 724 / ...
    2h 29m
    £9–14

Gatwick to Watford by train

Calendar129Weekly Trains
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Watford, England?

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Watford Junction via Clapham Junction in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Town Hall via London Heathrow Airport and Heathrow Terminal 3 in around 2h 9m.

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