There are 4 ways to get from Watford to Somerset by train, bus, or car
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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 Tauntontrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 43m£77–137Bus via Bristol
cheapest- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5bus Fal
5h 6m£16–26Bus
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Verriersbus 502
4h 32m£23–38Drive 145.1 mi
- Drive from Watford to Somersetcar 145.1 mi
2h 49m£37–53
Watford to Somerset by train, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Watford to Somerset is to bus via Bristol which costs £15 - £27 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Watford to Somerset is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Verriers via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Watford to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Watford High Street and arriving at Taunton via Queen's Park station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Watford and Somerset is 166 miles. The road distance is 146 miles.
The best way to get from Watford to Somerset without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £75 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Watford to Somerset, including transfers.
Watford to Somerset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Watford to Somerset train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Watford High Street station.
The best way to get from Watford to Somerset is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Watford, England and Somerset, England?
You can take a train from Watford High Street to Shovel Lane via Queens Park (London), Queen's Park station, Paddington station, London Paddington, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, and Castle Way in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Verriers 4 times a day. Tickets cost £21–35 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- 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)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Verriers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Watford to Somerset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Verriers station.
Watford to Somerset train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Queens Park (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Somerset is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Watford to Somerset.
There are 787+ hotels available in Somerset.









