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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Hailsham is to bus which costs £18 - £28 and takes 5h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Hailsham is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Hailsham?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Hailsham station. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Police Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Hailsham?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to Hailsham. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Polegate via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Watford to Hailsham?

The distance between Watford and Hailsham is 80 miles. The road distance is 72 miles.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Hailsham without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £35 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Watford to Hailsham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Hailsham bus from?

Watford to Hailsham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Watford to Hailsham train from?

Watford to Hailsham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Watford Junction station.

Train or bus from Watford to Hailsham?

The best way to get from Watford to Hailsham is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus via London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which costs £25 - £40 and takes 4h 7m.

Where does the Watford to Hailsham bus arrive?

Watford to Hailsham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at South Terminal Bus Station.

Where does the Watford to Hailsham train arrive?

Watford to Hailsham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Watford to Hailsham?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Hailsham is 72 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Watford to Hailsham.

Where can I stay near Hailsham?

There are 1260+ hotels available in Hailsham.

Watford to Hailsham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Watford to Hailsham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Clapham Junctiontrain Watford Junction - East Croydon / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Polegatetrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
2h 33m
£38–62
Drive 71.5 mi
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1. Drive from Watford to Hailshamcar 71.5 mi
2h 7m
£18–26
Bus via London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Police Stationbus 500
4h 7m
£26–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Old Steinebus 025
2. Take the bus from Royal Pavilion to Police Stationbus 28
5h 3m
£18–27

Watford to Hailsham by train and bus

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2h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 79.6 mi
Duration: 2h 33m

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

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Gordon Road via Clapham Junction, Polegate, and Railway Station in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall to Police Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 4h 7m.

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