What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Watford?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Watford is to drive which costs £9 - £13 and takes 53 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Watford?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Watford is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £9 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Watford?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Watford. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Town Hall via Heathrow Terminal 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Watford?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Watford. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Watford High Street via Paddington station and Queens Park (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

How far is it from Reading to Watford?

The distance between Reading and Watford is 51 miles. The road distance is 37 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to Watford without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Watford without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs £16 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Watford?

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Reading to Watford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Watford bus from?

Reading to Watford bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Watford train from?

Reading to Watford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Watford?

The best way to get from Reading to Watford is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs £16 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 46m.

Where does the Reading to Watford bus arrive?

Reading to Watford bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 3 station.

Where does the Reading to Watford train arrive?

Reading to Watford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to Watford?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Watford is 37 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Reading to Watford.

Where can I stay near Watford?

There are 12310+ hotels available in Watford.

Reading to Watford - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Watford by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Queens Park (London) to Watford High Streettrain London Euston - Watford Junction / ...
1h 34m
£17–47
Drive 36.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Watfordcar 36.8 mi
53 min
£9–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 3bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Town Hallbus Ra3
1h 46m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Watfordtaxi 36.8 mi
53 min
£100–130
Train, line 140 bus, line 258 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Clayton Road to Long Elmes Harrow Wealdbus 140
3. Take the bus from Long Elmes Harrow Weald to St Mary's Roadbus 258
2h 18m
£18–25
Bus, line 724 bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Clarendon Roadbus 724 / ...
2h 22m
£30–35

Reading to Watford by train and subway

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Distance: 50.8 mi
Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Watford, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Watford High Street via London Paddington, Paddington station, Queen's Park station, and Queens Park (London) in around 1h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Town Hall via Heathrow Terminal 3 in around 1h 46m.

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