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What is the best way to travel from Reading to Watford?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Trains, Buses and Carpool for the journey to Watford from Reading. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
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0h 41m
£11
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What is the cheapest way to reach Watford from Reading?

You can get to Watford with just £11 by taking a Bus from Rail Air, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

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    Cheapest Buses today

  • Rail Air
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    04:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    05:26
    Watford
    Junction Station
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    Rail Air
    Economy
    £11
  • Rail Air
    0h 41m
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    05:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    06:26
    Watford
    Junction Station
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    Economy
    £11
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    06:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
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    Watford
    Junction Station
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    £11
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    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    08:32
    Watford
    Junction Station
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    Economy
    £11
  • Cheapest Trains today

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2h 31m
    0
    04:13
    Reading
    Central Station
    06:44
    Watford
    High Street Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £37
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2h 18m
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    04:55
    Reading
    Central Station
    07:13
    Watford
    High Street Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £37
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2h 0m
    0
    05:43
    Reading
    Central Station
    07:43
    Watford
    High Street Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £37
  • Transport For London
    2h 14m
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    05:59
    Reading
    Central Station
    08:13
    Watford
    High Street Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £37

    Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • Rail Air
    0h 41m
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    04:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    05:26
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £11
  • Rail Air
    0h 41m
    0
    05:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    06:26
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £11
  • Rail Air
    0h 47m
    0
    06:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    07:27
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £11
  • Rail Air
    0h 57m
    0
    07:35
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    08:32
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £11

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Rail Air
    0h 41m
    0
    04:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    05:26
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £11
  • Rail Air
    0h 41m
    0
    05:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    06:26
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £11
  • Rail Air
    0h 47m
    0
    06:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    07:27
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £11
  • Rail Air
    0h 57m
    0
    07:35
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    08:32
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £11

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Rail Air
    0h 52m
    0
    04:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    05:22
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £11
  • Rail Air
    0h 52m
    0
    05:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    06:22
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £11
  • Rail Air
    0h 52m
    0
    06:19
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    07:11
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £11
  • Rail Air
    0h 52m
    0
    07:19
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    08:11
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £11

What are the fastest trips from Reading to Watford?

You can get to Watford from Reading in just 0h 41m with a Bus from Rail Air. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 0h 41m
tomorrow
from 0h 41m
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from 0h 41m
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from 0h 52m

    Fastest Buses today

  • Rail Air
    0h 41m
    0
    04:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    05:26
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £11
  • Rail Air
    0h 41m
    0
    05:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    06:26
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £11
  • Rail Air
    0h 47m
    0
    06:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    07:27
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £11
  • Rail Air
    0h 47m
    0
    08:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    09:37
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £11
  • Fastest Trains today

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2h 0m
    0
    05:43
    Reading
    Central Station
    07:43
    Watford
    High Street Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £37
  • Transport For London
    2h 0m
    0
    05:59
    Reading
    Central Station
    07:59
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £37
  • Transport For London
    2h 14m
    0
    05:59
    Reading
    Central Station
    08:13
    Watford
    High Street Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £37
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    2h 18m
    0
    04:55
    Reading
    Central Station
    07:13
    Watford
    High Street Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £37

    Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • Rail Air
    0h 41m
    0
    04:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    05:26
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £11
  • Rail Air
    0h 41m
    0
    05:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    06:26
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £11
  • Rail Air
    0h 47m
    0
    06:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    07:27
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £11
  • Rail Air
    0h 47m
    0
    08:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    09:37
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £11

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • Rail Air
    0h 41m
    0
    04:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    05:26
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £11
  • Rail Air
    0h 41m
    0
    05:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    06:26
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £11
  • Rail Air
    0h 47m
    0
    06:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    07:27
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £11
  • Rail Air
    0h 47m
    0
    08:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    09:37
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £11

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • Rail Air
    0h 52m
    0
    04:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    05:22
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £11
  • Rail Air
    0h 52m
    0
    05:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    06:22
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £11
  • Rail Air
    0h 52m
    0
    06:19
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    07:11
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £11
  • Rail Air
    0h 52m
    0
    07:19
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    08:11
    Watford
    Junction Station
    0
    Rail Air
    Economy
    £11
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Reading to Watford

What are the most popular stations in Reading and Watford?

In Reading, you will usually depart from Station Road (Stop SD), Tilehurst Station or University (Redlands Rd), while in Watford you will be arriving at Bushey Station, Gap or Carpenders Park Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Watford from Reading? With 6 connections between 2 Train, Bus and Car operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Reading and Watford, you can pay as low as £11 with a Bus from Rail Air.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from Rail Air: you will get to Watford in just 0h 41m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Reading and Watford are Rail Air, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport For London, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Reading and Watford is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Lower Earley or to Bushey, and look at flights from Farnborough Airport, and landing at Farnborough Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Reading to Watford?

The most popular companies between Reading and Watford, are Rail Air, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport For London. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Rail Air

Train companies: Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport For London

All you need to know when you travel from Reading to Watford

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Reading to Watford. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Reading to Watford

How can I reach Watford from Reading?

Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Train, Bus and Car, with which you can get to Watford from Reading.

How far is Watford from Reading?

The distance between Reading and Watford is 45.7 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Reading and Watford?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 1 kgs of CO2, a train 2 kgs, a car 8 kgs, and a flight 11 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Reading to Watford?

You can get to Watford with just £11 by taking a Bus from Rail Air.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Watford in just 0h 41m with a Bus from Rail Air.

More routes to Reading and to Watford

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Reading and to Watford. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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