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

The cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Watford is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stanstead to Watford is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Stanstead and Watford?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanstead to Watford. However, there are services departing from Scotchford Bridge and arriving at Town Hall via Bus Station, Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Stanstead to Watford?

The distance between Stanstead and Watford is 87 miles. The road distance is 71.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stanstead to Watford without a car is to train and subway which takes 3h 41m and costs £30 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Stanstead to Watford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Watford bus from?

Stanstead to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Stanstead to Watford?

The best way to get from Stanstead to Watford is to bus which takes 6h 8m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £140 and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Stanstead to Watford bus arrive?

Stanstead to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Stanstead to Watford?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanstead to Watford is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Stanstead to Watford.

Where can I stay near Watford?

There are 12323+ hotels available in Watford.

Stanstead to Watford - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Stanstead to Watford by train, subway, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Marks Tey to London Liverpool Streettrain Colchester Town - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the subway from Liverpool Street station to Watford stationsubway Metropolitan
3h 41m
£34–85
Drive 71.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stanstead to Watfordcar 71.2 mi
1h 34m
£18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
6h 8m
£36–68
Line 43 bus, train, subway
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Groves Closebus 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
3. Take the subway from Liverpool Street station to Watford stationsubway
3h 44m
£25–90
Train
1. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Cambridgetrain Ipswich - Cambridge / ...
2. Take the train from Cambridge to London St Pancras Intltrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
4h 18m
£35–138

Stanstead to Watford by bus, train, and subway

83Weekly Services

3h 41mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Stanstead to Watford.

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Distance: 86.6 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scotchford Bridge to Watford Junction via Arc Shopping Centre, Bus Station, Tayfen Terrace, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 4h 18m.

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