There are 5 ways to get from Islington to Watford by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from London Euston to Watford Junctiontrain London Euston - Milton Keynes Central / ...
20 min£6–75Subway
cheapest- Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Watford stationsubway Metropolitan
49 min£3–6Bus, line 142 bus
- Take the bus from Red Lion Square to Stanmore Stationbus N98
- Take the bus from Stanmore Station to St Mary's Roadbus 142
1h 32m£4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Islington to Watfordtaxi 18.6 mi
30 min£75–95Drive 18.6 mi
- Drive from Islington to Watfordcar 18.6 mi
30 min£5–7
Islington to Watford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Islington to Watford is to bus and line 142 bus which costs £4 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Islington to Watford is to train which takes 20 min and costs £6 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Islington to Watford. However, there are services departing from Red Lion Square and arriving at St Mary's Road via Stanmore Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Euston and arriving at Watford Junction. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
The distance between Islington and Watford is 17 miles. The road distance is 18.7 miles.
The best way to get from Islington to Watford without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs £6 - £75.
The train from London Euston to Watford Junction takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Islington to Watford bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Red Lion Square station.
Islington to Watford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from London Euston station.
The best way to get from Islington to Watford is to train which takes 20 min and costs £6 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 142 bus, which costs £4 and takes 1h 32m.
What companies run services between Islington, England and Watford, England?
West Midlands Trains operates a train from London Euston to Watford Junction every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £14–25 and the journey takes 20 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Red Lion Square to St Mary's Road via Stanmore Station in around 1h 32m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Watford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Watford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–50
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £6–9
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £35–50
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from London Euston to Watford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–17
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from London Euston to Watford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £55–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £220–260
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Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Watford station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £3–4
- Peak
- £4–6
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- customerservices@tfl.gov.uk
- Website
- metroline.co.uk
Bus from Red Lion Square to Stanmore Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
Bus from Stanmore Station to St Mary's Road
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- £75–95
Minicabs North London
- Phone
- +44 208 226 5472
- Website
- minicabsnorthlondon.co.uk
YDriv Limited
- Phone
- +44 20 3925 5951
- Website
- ydriv.com
Sydenham Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3925 5951
- Website
- sydenhamcars.co.uk
Palmers Green Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- palmersgreentaxiscabs.co.uk
One-Number Taxi
- Phone
- +44 871 871 8710
- Website
- the-london-taxi.com
London Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- londontaxiscabs.com
Licenced London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3633 1777
- Website
- licensedlondontaxi.co.uk
Call London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- calllondontaxi.co.uk
Lambeth Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3051 8618
- Website
- lambethcabs.co.uk
Gipsy Hill Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 8659 9999
- Website
- gipsyhillminicabs.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Islington to Watford bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Stanmore Station.
Islington to Watford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Islington to Watford is 19 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Islington to Watford.
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