What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Watford Station?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Watford Station is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 50 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Watford Station?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Watford Station is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Watford Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Watford Station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Town Hall via Heathrow Terminal 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Watford Station?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Watford Station station. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Watford station via Paddington station and Baker Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.

How far is it from Reading to Watford Station?

The distance between Reading and Watford Station is 55 miles. The road distance is 35.7 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to Watford Station without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Watford Station without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 29m and costs £30 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Watford Station?

It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Reading to Watford Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Watford Station bus from?

Reading to Watford Station bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Watford Station train from?

Reading to Watford Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Where does the Reading to Watford Station bus arrive?

Reading to Watford Station bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 3 station.

Where does the Reading to Watford Station train arrive?

Reading to Watford Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to Watford Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Watford Station is 36 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Reading to Watford Station.

Where can I stay near Watford Station?

There are 13203+ hotels available in Watford Station.

Reading to Watford Station - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

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

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the subway from Baker Street station to Watford stationsubway Metropolitan
1h 29m
£33–113
Drive 35.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Watford Stationcar 35.5 mi
50 min
£9–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 3bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Town Hallbus Ra3
2h 12m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Watford Stationtaxi 35.5 mi
50 min
£100–130
Train, line 140 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain Elizabeth / ...
2. Take the bus from Clayton Road to Harrow Bus Stationbus 140 / ...
1h 47m
£20–66
Bus, line 724 bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Shepherds Roadbus 724 / ...
2h 26m
£28–36

Reading to Watford Station by train and subway

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Distance: 54.5 mi
Duration: 1h 29m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Watford Station, England?

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Watford Station via Heathrow Terminal 3 and Town Hall in around 2h 12m.

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