There are 6 ways to get from Watford to London by train, bus, rideshare, subway, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Watford Junction to London Eustontrain Milton Keynes Central - London Euston / ...
21 min£6–75Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Watford to London20.3 mi
47 min£2Bus, line 757 bus
- Take the bus from Clarendon Road to Black Boy PHbus 321 / ...
- Take the bus from Black Boy PH to Marble Archbus 757
1h 30m£9–14Subway
- Take the subway from Watford station to Baker Street stationsubway Metropolitan
40 min£3–6Drive 20.3 mi
- Drive from Watford to Londoncar 20.3 mi
35 min£5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Watford to Londontaxi 20.3 mi
35 min£85–110
Watford to London by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watford to London is to rideshare which costs £2 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Watford to London is to train which takes 21 min and costs £6 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford to London. However, there are services departing from Clarendon Road and arriving at Marble Arch via Black Boy PH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Watford Junction and arriving at London Euston. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
The distance between Watford and London is 17 miles. The road distance is 20.5 miles.
The best way to get from Watford to London without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs £6 - £75.
The train from Watford Junction to London Euston takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Watford to London bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Clarendon Road station.
Watford to London train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Watford Junction station.
The best way to get from Watford to London is to train which takes 21 min and costs £6 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 757 bus, which costs £9 - £14 and takes 1h 30m.
What companies run services between Watford, England and London, England?
West Midlands Trains operates a train from Watford Junction to London Euston every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £14–15 and the journey takes 21 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clarendon Road to Marble Arch via Black Boy PH in around 1h 30m.
- 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
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–15
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/
- 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 Watford station to Baker Street station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £3–4
- Peak
- £4–6
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Clarendon Road to Black Boy PH
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- 01707 255764
- unobus@herts.ac.uk
- Website
- unobus.info
Bus from Clarendon Road to Black Boy PH
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- http://www.unobus.info/
- Phone
- 0344 801 7261
- Website
- greenline.co.uk
Bus from Black Boy PH to Marble Arch
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.greenline.co.uk/timetables-search/
- 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 London bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Black Boy PH station.
Watford to London train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at London Euston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watford to London is 20 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Watford to London.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Watford and London. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.