There are 5 ways to get from Watford to Acton Town by train, bus, subway, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Watford High Street to Willesden Junction Low Leveltrain Watford Junction - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Willesden Junction to South Actontrain Stratford / ...
1h£12–21Drive 13.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Watford to Acton Towncar 13.4 mi
28 min£4–5Line 258 bus, subway
- Take the bus from Beechen Grove to South Harrow Bus Stationbus 258
- Take the subway from South Harrow station to Acton Town stationsubway Piccadilly
1h 24m£6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Watford to Acton Towntaxi 13.4 mi
28 min£170–210Line 258 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Water Lane to Harrow Bus Stationbus 258
- Take the bus from Sudbury Hill Harrow to Acton Town Station / Enfield Roadbus Pl-4
2h 11m£6–8
Watford to Acton Town by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Watford to Acton Town is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Watford to Acton Town is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs £170 - £210.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Acton Town station. However, there are services departing from Water Lane and arriving at Acton Town Station / Enfield Road via Harrow Bus Station and Sudbury Hill Harrow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Watford to Acton Town. However, there are services departing from Watford High Street and arriving at South Acton via Willesden Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
The distance between Watford and Acton Town is 15 miles. The road distance is 13.5 miles.
The best way to get from Watford to Acton Town without a car is to train which takes 1h and costs £12 - £21.
It takes approximately 1h to get from Watford to Acton Town, including transfers.
Watford to Acton Town bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Water Lane station.
Watford to Acton Town train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Watford High Street station.
The best way to get from Watford to Acton Town is to train which takes 1h and costs £12 - £21. Alternatively, you can line 258 bus and bus, which costs £5 - £8 and takes 2h 11m.
What companies run services between Watford, England and Acton Town, England?
You can take a train from Watford High Street to Acton Town via Willesden Junction Low Level, Willesden Junction, and South Acton in around 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Water Lane to Acton Town Station / Enfield Road via Harrow Bus Station and Sudbury Hill Harrow in around 2h 11m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- London Overground
Train from Watford High Street to Willesden Junction Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- London Overground
Train from Willesden Junction to South Acton
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- London Overground
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from South Harrow station to Acton Town station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4
- Schedules at
- London Underground (Tube)
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metroline Travel
Bus from Beechen Grove to South Harrow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Metroline Travel
- Contactless or Oyster card
- £2
Bus from Water Lane to Harrow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Metroline Travel
- Contactless or Oyster card
- £2
- Phone
- 01766 800 871
- Website
- Replacement Bus Service
Bus from Sudbury Hill Harrow to Acton Town Station / Enfield Road
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Replacement Bus Service
- Off- Peak Fare
- £2–4
- Peak Fare
- £2–4
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- £170–210
A1 Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1923 222 222
- Website
- a1taxicabs.co.uk
AA Metro Cars Watford
- Phone
- +44 1923 353 535
Alliance Taxis Watford
- Phone
- +44 1923 805 300
- Website
- alliancetaxiswatfo.wixsite.com
Mealing Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 1923 823 880
- Website
- mealings.co.uk
Newline Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1923 222 121
- Website
- newlinecabs.co.uk
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Booking & Getting There
Watford to Acton Town bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Harrow Bus Station.
Watford to Acton Town train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Willesden Junction Low Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Acton Town is 13 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Watford to Acton Town.
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