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How to get fromWatford to Stanstedby train, taxi, bus, car or subway

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ebbsfleet Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Ebbsfleet International to Stanstedtaxi taxi
    1h 18m
    £37–117

  2. Drive 45.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Watford to Stanstedcar car 45.2 mi
    1h 15m
    £11–16

  3. Train, line 223 bus

    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to London Eustontrain train Milton Keynes Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Labour-in-Vain Roadbus bus 223
    2h 55m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Watford to Stanstedtaxi taxi 45.2 mi
    1h 15m
    £95–120

  5. Subway, train, line 223 bus

    1. Take the subway from Stanmore station to London Bridge stationsubway subway
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gravesendtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Flagstone Pavingbus bus 223
    4h 1m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Watford to Stansted. However, you can take the train to London Euston, walk to London St Pancras Intl, take the train to Ebbsfleet International, then take the taxi to Stansted. Alternatively, you can take a train from Watford Junction to Labour-in-Vain Road via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Ebbsfleet International, Ebbsfleet International station, Garrick Street, and Barrack Row in around 2h 55m.

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