There are 5 ways to get from Watford to St John's Wood by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Watford High Street to South Hampsteadtrain Watford Junction - London Euston
40 min£12–35Line 142 bus, line 189 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Beechen Grove to Brent Cross Shopping Centrebus 142
- Take the bus from Brent Cross Shopping Centre to Hall Roadbus 189
1h 55m£4Bus, line 757 bus
- Take the bus from Clarendon Road to Black Boy PHbus 321 / ...
- Take the bus from Black Boy PH to Lord's Cricket Groundbus 757
1h 10m£8–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Watford to St John's Woodtaxi 17.4 mi
26 min£130–160Drive 17.4 mi
- Drive from Watford to St John's Woodcar 17.4 mi
26 min£5–7
Watford to St John's Wood by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watford to St John's Wood is to line 142 bus and line 189 bus which costs £4 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Watford to St John's Wood is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £130 - £160.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford to St John's Wood. However, there are services departing from Clarendon Road and arriving at Lord's Cricket Ground via Black Boy PH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Watford High Street and arriving at South Hampstead. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
The distance between Watford and St John's Wood is 14 miles. The road distance is 17.5 miles.
The best way to get from Watford to St John's Wood without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs £12 - £35.
The train from Watford High Street to South Hampstead takes 40 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Watford to St John's Wood bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Clarendon Road station.
Watford to St John's Wood train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Watford High Street station.
The best way to get from Watford to St John's Wood is to train which takes 40 min and costs £12 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 757 bus, which costs £7 - £13 and takes 1h 10m.
What companies run services between Watford, England and St John's Wood, England?
London Overground operates a train from Watford High Street to South Hampstead every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £12–35 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clarendon Road to Lord's Cricket Ground via Black Boy PH in around 1h 10m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Watford High Street to South Hampstead
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Clarendon Road to Black Boy PH
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- 01707 255764
- [email protected]
- Website
- unobus.info
Bus from Clarendon Road to Black Boy PH
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- http://www.unobus.info/
- Phone
- 0344 801 7261
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Black Boy PH to Lord's Cricket Ground
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/airport-services/greenline
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- [email protected]
- Website
- metroline.co.uk
Bus from Beechen Grove to Brent Cross Shopping Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
Bus from Brent Cross Shopping Centre to Hall Road
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- £130–160
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 St John's Wood bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Black Boy PH station.
Watford to St John's Wood train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at South Hampstead station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watford to St John's Wood is 17 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Watford to St John's Wood.
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