The average bus between Barking and Watford takes 4h 24m and the fastest bus takes 2h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Barking to Watford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Barking and Watford. The earliest departure is at 2:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Barking is at 5:03 AM which arrives into Watford at 1:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxford Circus Station and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Barking to Watford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Barking to Watford. However, there are services departing from Barking station and arriving at Watford station via Oxford Circus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Barking to Watford bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Barking Town Centre station.
Barking to Watford bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Stanmore Station.
The distance between Barking and Watford is 35.8 km. The road distance is 51 km.
You can take a bus from Barking Town Centre to King Street via Oxford Circus Station, Great Titchfield Street / Oxford Circus Station, and Stanmore Station in around 2h 57m.