There are 5 ways to get from Watford to Newhaven by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Watford Junction to Clapham Junctiontrain Watford Junction - East Croydon / ...
- Take the train from Clapham Junction to Lewestrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
2h 27m£36–74Drive 72.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Watford to Newhavencar 72.8 mi
2h 7m£18–26Bus via London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Take the bus from Town Hall to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra3
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk940 / ...
3h 46m£21–43Train, bus
- Take the train from Watford High Street to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain
- Take the bus from Brighton Station to Town Centrebus 12X / ...
3h 11m£45–95Bus
- Take the bus from Town Hall to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra3
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Old Steinebus 025
4h 13m£18–42
Watford to Newhaven by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watford to Newhaven is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Watford to Newhaven is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Newhaven. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Town Centre via London Heathrow Airport and Brighton Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Watford to Newhaven. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Newhaven Town via Clapham Junction and Lewes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Watford and Newhaven is 72 miles. The road distance is 73.2 miles.
The best way to get from Watford to Newhaven without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £35 - £75.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Watford to Newhaven, including transfers.
Watford to Newhaven bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Town Hall station.
Watford to Newhaven train services, operated by Southern, depart from Watford Junction station.
The best way to get from Watford to Newhaven is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus via London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which costs £20 - £45 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Watford, England and Newhaven, East Sussex, England?
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Newhaven Town via Clapham Junction and Lewes in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall to Town Centre via Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, Brighton, and Brighton Station in around 3h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Watford Junction to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- Southern
Train from Clapham Junction to Lewes
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–50
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- 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
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
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More Questions & Answers
Watford to Newhaven bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.
Watford to Newhaven train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Newhaven is 73 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Watford to Newhaven.
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