There are 5 ways to get from Watford to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) by bus, train, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra3
51 min£1–3Train
- Take the train from Watford High Street to Queens Park (London)train Watford Junction - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train London Paddington - Heathrow Terminal 5
1h 4m£23–71Taxi
- Take the taxi from Watford to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)taxi 15.9 mi
30 min£55–70Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Watford to London Heathrow-LHR15.9 mi
30 min£40–55Drive 15.9 mi
- Drive from Watford to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)car 15.9 mi
30 min£4–6
Watford to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watford to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Watford to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs £55 - £70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Watford Junction station station and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 2. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.
No, there is no direct train from Watford to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). However, there are services departing from Watford High Street and arriving at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 via Queen's Park station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
The distance between Watford and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 22 miles. The road distance is 16 miles.
The best way to get from Watford to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) without a car is to bus which takes 51 min and costs £1 - £3.
The bus from Watford Junction station to Heathrow Terminal 2 takes 51 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Watford to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Watford Junction station.
Watford to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Watford High Street station.
The best way to get from Watford to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is to bus which takes 51 min and costs £1 - £3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £22 - £75 and takes 1h 4m.
What companies run services between Watford, England and London Heathrow Airport (LHR), England?
First Berkshire & The Thames Valley operates a bus from Watford Junction station to Heathrow Terminal 2 every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 51 min. Arriva UK also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a train from Watford High Street to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 via Queens Park (London), Queen's Park station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 1h 4m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- London Overground
Train from Watford High Street to Queens Park (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–29
- Website
- London Overground
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1515
- Website
- Heathrow Express
Train from London Paddington to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £28–32
- Website
- Heathrow Express
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from London Paddington to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Berkshire & The Thames Valley
Bus from Watford Junction station to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- First Berkshire & The Thames Valley
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Watford Junction station to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Watford to London Heathrow-LHR
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- £40–55
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- £55–70
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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More Questions & Answers
Watford to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.
Watford to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Queens Park (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watford to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 16 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Watford to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
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