There are 5 ways to get from Watford to Didcot by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Watford High Street to Queens Park (London)train Watford Junction - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Didcot Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
1h 32m£36–61Drive 46.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Watford to Didcotcar 46.8 mi
1h 9m£12–17Bus via Reading RailAir
- Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Heathrow Terminal 3bus Ra3
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
2h 46m£37–51Taxi
- Take the taxi from Watford to Didcottaxi 46.8 mi
1h 9m£200–250Bus
- Take the bus from Town Hall to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra3
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Aldatesbus Oxf
3h 18m£29–42
Watford to Didcot by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Watford to Didcot is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Watford to Didcot is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford station to Didcot. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Watford to Didcot. However, there are services departing from Watford High Street and arriving at Didcot Parkway via Queen's Park station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Watford and Didcot is 68 miles. The road distance is 47 miles.
The best way to get from Watford to Didcot without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £35 - £65.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Watford to Didcot, including transfers.
Watford to Didcot bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Watford Junction station.
Watford to Didcot train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Watford High Street station.
The best way to get from Watford to Didcot is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus via Reading RailAir, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Watford, England and Didcot, England?
You can take a train from Watford High Street to Didcot Parkway via Queens Park (London), Queen's Park station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Watford Junction station to Didcot Parkway via Heathrow Terminal 3, Reading RailAir, and Reading in around 2h 46m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- London Overground
Train from Watford High Street to Queens Park (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- London Overground
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Didcot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Berkshire & The Thames Valley
Bus from Watford Junction station to Heathrow Terminal 3
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- First Berkshire & The Thames Valley
Bus from Town Hall to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- First Berkshire & The Thames Valley
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- RailAir
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Reading RailAir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–35
- Website
- RailAir
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Town Hall to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Aldates
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–35
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- £200–250
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 Didcot bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 3 station.
Watford to Didcot train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Queens Park (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Didcot is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Watford to Didcot.
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