What is the cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Watford?

The cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Watford is to bus which costs £16 - £29 and takes 6h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stanstead to Watford?

The fastest way to get from Stanstead to Watford is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Stanstead and Watford?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanstead to Watford. However, there are services departing from Stanway Close and arriving at High Street via Bus Station, Bus Interchange, Coach Station and Hatfield station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Stanstead and Watford?

No, there is no direct train from Stanstead to Watford station. However, there are services departing from Sudbury (Suffolk) and arriving at Watford station via Marks Tey and Liverpool Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Stanstead to Watford?

The distance between Stanstead and Watford is 87 miles. The road distance is 71.5 miles.

How do I travel from Stanstead to Watford without a car?

The best way to get from Stanstead to Watford without a car is to train and subway which takes 3h 41m and costs £45 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Stanstead to Watford?

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Stanstead to Watford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Watford bus from?

Stanstead to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Watford train from?

Stanstead to Watford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Marks Tey station.

Train or bus from Stanstead to Watford?

The best way to get from Stanstead to Watford is to bus which takes 6h 54m and costs £16 - £29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Stanstead to Watford bus arrive?

Stanstead to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Hatfield station.

Where does the Stanstead to Watford train arrive?

Stanstead to Watford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Stanstead to Watford?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanstead to Watford is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Stanstead to Watford.

Where can I stay near Watford?

There are 13192+ hotels available in Watford.

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There are 5 ways to get from Stanstead to Watford by train, subway, bus, or car

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Marks Tey to London Liverpool Streettrain Colchester Town - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the subway from Liverpool Street station to Watford stationsubway Metropolitan
3h 41m
£47–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Hatfield stationbus 737
2. Take the bus from Hatfield station to High Streetbus 602
6h 54m
£16–29
Drive 71.1 mi
1. Drive from Stanstead to Watfordcar 71.1 mi
1h 34m
£18–25
Line 43 bus, train, subway
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Groves Closebus 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
3. Take the subway from Liverpool Street station to Watford stationsubway
3h 44m
£48–128
Train
1. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Cambridgetrain Ipswich - Cambridge / ...
2. Take the train from Cambridge to London St Pancras Intltrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
4h 30m
£52–135

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Distance: 86.6 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Stanway Close to High Street via Bus Station, Bus Interchange, Coach Station, and Hatfield station in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scotchford Bridge to Watford Junction via Arc Shopping Centre, Bus Station, Railway Station, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 4h 30m.

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