There are 5 ways to get from Watford to Devon by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 37m£86–166Bus via London Heathrow Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeterbus Ukn49
7h 18m£24–42Bus
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
6h 19m£32–82Drive 183.9 mi
- Drive from Watford to Devoncar 183.9 mi
3h 32m£46–66Fly
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
6h 19m£188–404
Watford to Devon by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watford to Devon is to bus via London Heathrow Airport which costs £23 - £45 and takes 7h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Watford to Devon is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Devon. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Coach House via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Watford to Devon. However, there are services departing from Watford High Street and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Queen's Park station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Watford and Devon is 200 miles. The road distance is 185 miles.
The best way to get from Watford to Devon without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £85 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Watford to Devon, including transfers.
Watford to Devon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Watford to Devon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
The best way to get from Watford to Devon is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 19m, you could also fly, which costs £180 - £410 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Watford, England and Devon, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £70–140 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Street hourly. Tickets cost £28–75 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £190–390
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £250–800
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £280–850
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £140–490
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–75
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Watford to Devon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.
Watford to Devon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Devon is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Watford to Devon.
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