There are 6 ways to get from Watford to Hackney by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Watford High Street to Willesden Junction Low LevelWatford Junction - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Willesden Junction to Hackney CentralRichmond NLL - Stratford / ...
1h 5m£5–10Train, line 253 bus
- Take the train from Watford High Street to London EustonWatford Junction - London Euston
- Take the bus from Euston Bus Station to Jack Dunning EstateN253 / ...
1h 42m£13–14Drive 20.9 mi
- Drive from Watford to Hackney20.9 mi
37 min£6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Watford to Hackney20.9 mi
37 min£260–320Subway, line 242 bus
- Take the subway from Watford station to Aldgate stationMetropolitan
- Take the bus from Aldgate Bus Station to Hackney Baths242
1h 33m£6–9Line 142 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Beechen Grove to Stanmore Station142
- Take the bus from Stanmore Station to Red Lion SquareN98
- Take the bus from Red Lion Square to Hackney BathsN38 / ...
2h 49m£7
Watford to Hackney by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watford to Hackney is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Watford to Hackney is to drive which takes 37 min and costs £5 - £8.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Hackney. However, there are services departing from Beechen Grove and arriving at Hackney Baths via Stanmore Station and Red Lion Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Watford to Hackney. However, there are services departing from Watford High Street and arriving at Hackney Central via Willesden Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
The distance between Watford and Hackney is 21 miles. The road distance is 21 miles.
The best way to get from Watford to Hackney without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £4 - £10.
It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Watford to Hackney, including transfers.
Watford to Hackney bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Beechen Grove station.
Watford to Hackney train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Watford High Street station.
The best way to get from Watford to Hackney is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £4 - £10. Alternatively, you can line 142 bus and bus, which costs £7 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Watford, England and Hackney, Greater London, England?
You can take a train from Watford High Street to Hackney Central via Willesden Junction Low Level and Willesden Junction in around 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beechen Grove to Hackney Baths via Stanmore Station and Red Lion Square in around 2h 49m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Watford High Street to Willesden Junction Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £3–5
Train from Willesden Junction to Hackney Central
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £3–5
Train from Watford High Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–11
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/
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Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Watford station to Aldgate station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £3–5
- Peak
- £4–7
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Euston Bus Station to Jack Dunning Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
Bus from Red Lion Square to Hackney Baths
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
Bus from Aldgate Bus Station to Hackney Baths
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Red Lion Square to Hackney Baths
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- customerservices@tfl.gov.uk
- Website
- metroline.co.uk
Bus from Beechen Grove to Stanmore Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
Bus from Stanmore Station to Red Lion Square
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- £260–320
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 Hackney bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Stanmore Station.
Watford to Hackney train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Willesden Junction Low Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Hackney is 21 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Watford to Hackney.
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