There are 5 ways to get from Watford to Oxford by train, bus, car, or taxi
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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 Oxfordtrain London Paddington - Oxford / ...
2h 1m£41–92Drive 45 mi
cheapest- Drive from Watford to Oxfordcar 45 mi
1h 2m£11–16Bus
- Take the bus from Town Hall to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra3
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Queens Lanebus Oxf
2h 24m£12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Watford to Oxfordtaxi 45 mi
1h 2m£200–250Line 1 bus, train
- Take the bus from Hemel Hempstead station to Station Interchangebus 1 / ...
- Take the train from High Wycombe to Oxfordtrain London Marylebone - Oxford / ...
3h 3m£25–43
Watford to Oxford by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watford to Oxford is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Watford to Oxford is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £10 - £16.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Queens Lane via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Watford to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Watford High Street and arriving at Oxford via Queen's Park station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Watford and Oxford is 79 miles. The road distance is 45.2 miles.
The best way to get from Watford to Oxford without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs £40 - £95.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Watford to Oxford, including transfers.
Watford to Oxford bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Town Hall station.
Watford to Oxford train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Watford High Street station.
The best way to get from Watford to Oxford is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs £40 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £17 and takes 2h 24m.
What companies run services between Watford, England and Oxford, England?
You can take a train from Watford High Street to Oxford via Queens Park (London), Queen's Park station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall to Queens Lane via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 2h 24m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Watford High Street to Queens Park (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–30
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Oxford
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 5165
- Website
- chilternrailways.co.uk
Train from High Wycombe to Oxford
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- https://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Town Hall to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/berkshire-thames-valley
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Town Hall to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- [email protected]
- Website
- oxfordbus.co.uk
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Queens Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.oxfordbus.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01494 450151
- [email protected]
- Website
- carouselbuses.co.uk
Bus from Hemel Hempstead station to Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–7
- Website
- https://www.carouselbuses.co.uk/services
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Watford to Oxford bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.
Watford to Oxford train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Queens Park (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Oxford is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Watford to Oxford.
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