There are 7 ways to get from Watford to Charing Cross by train, subway, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Watford Junction to London Eustontrain Milton Keynes Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the subway from Euston station to Charing Cross stationsubway Northern
27 min£9–77Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Watford to London20.3 mi
47 min£2Line 142 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Beechen Grove to Edgware Stationbus 142
- Take the bus from Edgware Bus Station to Trafalgar Squarebus N5
2h 5m£3–4Train, subway via Queen's Park station
- Take the train from Watford High Street to Queens Park (London)train Watford Junction - London Euston / ...
- Take the subway from Queen's Park station to Charing Cross stationsubway Bakerloo
56 min£5–9Line 258 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Beechen Grove to Harrow Weald Bus Garagebus 258
- Take the bus from Harrow Weald Bus Garage to Trafalgar Squarebus N18
2h 10m£4Drive 20.4 mi
- Drive from Watford to Charing Crosscar 20.4 mi
35 min£5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Watford to Charing Crosstaxi 20.4 mi
35 min£85–110
Watford to Charing Cross by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watford to Charing Cross is to rideshare which costs £2 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Watford to Charing Cross is to train and subway which takes 27 min and costs £8 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Charing Cross. However, there are services departing from Beechen Grove and arriving at Trafalgar Square via Edgware Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Watford to Charing Cross station. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Charing Cross station via Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27 min.
The distance between Watford and Charing Cross is 19 miles. The road distance is 20.5 miles.
The best way to get from Watford to Charing Cross without a car is to train and subway which takes 27 min and costs £8 - £80.
It takes approximately 27 min to get from Watford to Charing Cross, including transfers.
Watford to Charing Cross bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Beechen Grove station.
Watford to Charing Cross train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Watford Junction station.
Watford to Charing Cross bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Edgware Station.
What companies run services between Watford, England and Charing Cross, Greater London, England?
You can take a bus from Beechen Grove to Trafalgar Square via Edgware Station and Edgware Bus Station in around 2h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Watford Junction to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–15
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Watford Junction to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 15 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 Watford Junction to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–15
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/
Train from Watford High Street to Queens Park (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/
- Off Peak
- £3–5
- Peak
- £3–6
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Watford Junction to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 20 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 Euston station to Charing Cross station
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–3
Subway from Queen's Park station to Charing Cross station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- customerservices@tfl.gov.uk
- Website
- metroline.co.uk
Bus from Beechen Grove to Edgware Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
Bus from Edgware Bus Station to Trafalgar Square
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- customer.care@transportukbus.com
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Edgware Bus Station to Trafalgar Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/london
Bus from Beechen Grove to Harrow Weald Bus Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/london
Bus from Harrow Weald Bus Garage to Trafalgar Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/london
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Watford to London
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- £85–110
Newline Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1923 222 121
- Website
- newlinecabs.co.uk
Mealing Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 1923 823 880
- Website
- mealings.co.uk
Alliance Taxis Watford
- Phone
- +44 1923 805 300
- Website
- alliancetaxiswatfo.wixsite.com
AA Metro Cars Watford
- Phone
- +44 1923 353 535
A1 Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1923 222 222
- Website
- a1taxicabs.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Watford to Charing Cross train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at London Euston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Charing Cross is 20 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Watford to Charing Cross.
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There are 10745+ hotels available in Charing Cross.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Watford and Charing Cross. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




















