What is the cheapest way to get from Watford to Central London?

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Central London is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 33 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Watford to Central London?

The fastest way to get from Watford to Central London is to taxi which takes 33 min and costs £65 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Central London?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Central London. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Market Place Brentford via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Central London?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to Central London. However, there are services departing from Watford High Street and arriving at Gunnersbury via Willesden Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.

How far is it from Watford to Central London?

The distance between Watford and Central London is 16 miles. The road distance is 14.2 miles.

How do I travel from Watford to Central London without a car?

The best way to get from Watford to Central London without a car is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs £14 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Watford to Central London?

It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Watford to Central London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Central London bus from?

Watford to Central London bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Town Hall station.

Where do I catch the Watford to Central London train from?

Watford to Central London train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Watford High Street station.

Train or bus from Watford to Central London?

The best way to get from Watford to Central London is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs £14 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £5 and takes 1h 36m.

Where does the Watford to Central London bus arrive?

Watford to Central London bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Watford to Central London train arrive?

Watford to Central London train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Willesden Junction Low Level station.

Can I drive from Watford to Central London?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Central London is 14 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Watford to Central London.

Where can I stay near Central London?

There are 21508+ hotels available in Central London.

Watford to Central London - 6 ways to travel via train, line 112 bus, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Watford High Street to Willesden Junction Low Leveltrain Watford Junction - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Willesden Junction to Gunnersburytrain Stratford / ...
1h 1m
£14–34
Drive 14.1 mi
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1. Drive from Watford to Central Londoncar 14.1 mi
33 min
£4–5
Train, line 112 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Watford High Street to Stonebridge Parktrain
2. Take the bus from Stonebridge Park Station to Haven Green / Ealing Broadwaybus 112
3. Take the bus from Ealing Broadway Station to St Faith's Churchbus E2
1h 8m
£13–25
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Watford to Central Londontaxi 14.1 mi
33 min
£65–85
Line 258 bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Beechen Grove to South Harrow Bus Stationbus 258
2. Take the subway from South Harrow station to Acton Town stationsubway Piccadilly
1h 31m
£8–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra3
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Market Place Brentfordbus N9
1h 36m
£4–5

Watford to Central London by train and bus

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Distance: 16.3 mi
Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between Watford, England and Central London, England?

You can take a train from Watford High Street to Windmill Road South Ealing via Willesden Junction Low Level, Willesden Junction, Gunnersbury, and Gunnersbury Station in around 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall to Market Place Brentford via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 1h 36m.

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