What is the cheapest way to get from Watford to South West?

The cheapest way to get from Watford to South West is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Watford to South West?

The fastest way to get from Watford to South West is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and South West?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to South West. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Creedy Bridge via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Sidwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and South West?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to South West. However, there are services departing from Watford High Street and arriving at Crediton via Queen's Park station, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Watford to South West?

The distance between Watford and South West is 198 miles. The road distance is 179.1 miles.

How do I travel from Watford to South West without a car?

The best way to get from Watford to South West without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £95 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Watford to South West?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Watford to South West, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to South West bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Watford to South West train from?

Watford to South West train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train, bus or fly from Watford to South West?

The best way to get from Watford to South West is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £95 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 10m, you could also fly, which costs £160 - £380 and takes 6h 49m.

Where does the Watford to South West bus arrive?

Watford to South West bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the Watford to South West train arrive?

Watford to South West train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Watford to South West?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to South West is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Watford to South West.

Where can I stay near South West?

There are 1550+ hotels available in South West.

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There are 5 ways to get from Watford to South West by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 4m
£100–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
7h 10m
£32–78
Drive 178 mi
1. Drive from Watford to South Westcar 178 mi
3h 23m
£44–63
Fly
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
6h 49m
£164–376
Bus, train, line 678 bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra3
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Woking Railway Station Southsidebus Ra2
3. Take the train from Woking to Exeter Centraltrain
4. Take the bus from Prison to Phone Boxbus 678
7h 9m

Watford to South West by bus

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Distance: 197.2 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Watford, England and South West, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Street every 3 hours. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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