What is the cheapest way to get from Watford to Wanstead?

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Wanstead is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Watford to Wanstead?

The fastest way to get from Watford to Wanstead is to drive which takes 35 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Wanstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Wanstead station. However, there are services departing from Beechen Grove and arriving at Wanstead Station via Edgware Bus Station, Arnos Grove Station and Walthamstow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Wanstead?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to Wanstead station. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Wanstead station via Shepherd's Bush. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from Watford to Wanstead?

The distance between Watford and Wanstead is 28 miles. The road distance is 25.6 miles.

How do I travel from Watford to Wanstead without a car?

The best way to get from Watford to Wanstead without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 12m and costs £11 - £15.

How long does it take to get from Watford to Wanstead?

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Watford to Wanstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Wanstead bus from?

Watford to Wanstead bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Beechen Grove station.

Where do I catch the Watford to Wanstead train from?

Watford to Wanstead train services, operated by Southern, depart from Watford Junction station.

Train or bus from Watford to Wanstead?

The best way to get from Watford to Wanstead is to line 142 bus and line 251 bus and line 34 bus and bus which takes 3h 17m and costs £10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £7 - £13 and takes 1h 28m.

Where does the Watford to Wanstead bus arrive?

Watford to Wanstead bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Edgware Station.

Where does the Watford to Wanstead train arrive?

Watford to Wanstead train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Shepherds Bush station.

Can I drive from Watford to Wanstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Wanstead is 26 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Watford to Wanstead.

Where can I stay near Wanstead?

There are 19772+ hotels available in Wanstead.

Watford to Wanstead - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, and line 142 bus

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

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Shepherds BushWatford Junction - East Croydon / ...
2. Take the subway from Shepherd's Bush to Wanstead stationCentral
1h 12m
£11–14
Drive 25.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Watford to Wanstead25.4 mi
35 min
£7–9
Line 142 bus, line 251 bus, line 34 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Beechen Grove to Edgware Station142
2. Take the bus from Edgware Bus Station to Arnos Grove Station251
3. Take the bus from Arnos Grove Station to Walthamstow Bus Station34 / ...
4. Take the bus from Walthamstow Bus Station to Wanstead StationW12
3h 17m
£10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Watford to Wanstead25.4 mi
35 min
£320–390
Train
1. Take the train from Watford High Street to Willesden Junction Low LevelWatford Junction - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Willesden Junction to Stratford (London)Richmond NLL - Stratford / ...
1h 28m
£8–13

Watford to Wanstead by train and subway

129Weekly Services

1h 12mAverage Duration

£11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 27.8 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Beechen Grove to Wanstead Station via Edgware Station, Edgware Bus Station, Arnos Grove Station, and Walthamstow Bus Station in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Watford High Street to Wanstead station via Willesden Junction Low Level, Willesden Junction, Stratford (London), and Stratford station in around 1h 28m.

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