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

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Carpool, Trains and Flights for the journey to London from Watford. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
0h 15m
£5
£10
1286
Car
1h 20m
£10
£12
2
Train
0h 55m
£7
£14
37
Flight
10h 10m
£68
£70
2

What is the cheapest way to reach London from Watford?

You can get to London with just £5 by taking a Bus from National Express, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from £5
tomorrow
from £5
Sunday
from £5
Monday
from £5
Tuesday
from £5
Wednesday
from £5
Thursday
from £5

    Cheapest Buses today

  • National Express
    0h 45m
    0
    05:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    05:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    04:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    05:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £6
  • megabus
    1h 15m
    0
    01:35
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    02:50
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £13
  • Cheapest Carpool today

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 20m
    0
    21:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    22:50
    London
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £10
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 40m
    0
    21:10
    Blackbushe Airport
    22:50
    London
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £13
  • Cheapest Trains today

  • London Overground
    1h 56m
    0
    05:32
    Watford
    High Street Station
    07:28
    London
    White Hart Lane Station
    0
    London Overground
    Economy
    from £10
  • London Overground
    1h 25m
    0
    05:48
    Watford
    High Street Station
    07:13
    London
    White Hart Lane Station
    0
    London Overground
    Economy
    from £10
  • Southern
    1h 19m
    0
    05:54
    Watford
    Junction Station
    07:13
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    0
    Southern
    Economy
    from £17

    Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • National Express
    1h 0m
    0
    04:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    05:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    00:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    01:45
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £10
  • megabus
    1h 15m
    0
    01:35
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    02:50
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £13
  • Cheapest Trains tomorrow

  • London Overground
    2h 8m
    0
    05:48
    Watford
    High Street Station
    07:56
    London
    Charlton Station
    0
    London Overground
    Economy
    from £7
  • West Midlands Trains
    1h 40m
    0
    05:14
    Watford
    Bushey Station
    06:54
    London
    Charlton Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £10
  • London Overground
    1h 49m
    0
    05:18
    Watford
    High Street Station
    07:07
    London
    White Hart Lane Station
    0
    London Overground
    Economy
    from £10

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    1h 0m
    0
    04:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    05:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    00:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    01:45
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £6
  • megabus
    1h 15m
    0
    01:35
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    02:50
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £13

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    1h 0m
    0
    04:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    05:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 40m
    0
    07:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    08:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    00:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    01:45
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £10
  • Cheapest Trains Monday

  • London Overground
    1h 31m
    0
    05:29
    Watford
    Junction Station
    07:00
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    0
    London Overground
    Economy
    from £17
  • London Overground
    1h 25m
    0
    05:45
    Watford
    Junction Station
    07:10
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    0
    London Overground
    Economy
    from £17
  • Southern
    1h 16m
    0
    05:54
    Watford
    Junction Station
    07:10
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    0
    Southern
    Economy
    from £17

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    1h 0m
    0
    04:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    05:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 40m
    0
    07:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    08:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    00:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    01:45
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £6
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Vueling Airlines
    10h 20m
    0
    09:55
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    20:15
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from £68
  • Vueling Airlines
    10h 10m
    0
    09:55
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    20:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from £71

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    1h 40m
    0
    07:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    08:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 15m
    0
    11:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    12:20
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    00:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    01:45
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £10

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    1h 0m
    0
    04:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    05:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 40m
    0
    07:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    08:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    00:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    01:45
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £6
  • Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • West Midlands Trains
    1h 36m
    0
    05:17
    Watford
    Bushey Station
    06:53
    London
    Charlton Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £10
  • London Overground
    1h 41m
    0
    05:32
    Watford
    High Street Station
    07:13
    London
    White Hart Lane Station
    0
    London Overground
    Economy
    from £10
  • London Overground
    1h 40m
    0
    05:48
    Watford
    High Street Station
    07:28
    London
    White Hart Lane Station
    0
    London Overground
    Economy
    from £10

What are the fastest trips from Watford to London?

You can get to London from Watford in just 0h 15m with a Bus from Heathrow Express Services LTD. 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 45m
tomorrow
from 0h 55m
Sunday
from 0h 15m
Monday
from 0h 19m
Tuesday
from 0h 19m
Wednesday
from 0h 19m
Thursday
from 0h 55m

    Fastest Buses today

  • National Express
    0h 45m
    0
    05:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    05:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    04:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    05:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £6
  • megabus
    1h 15m
    0
    01:35
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    02:50
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £13
  • Fastest Trains today

  • Southern
    1h 19m
    0
    05:54
    Watford
    Junction Station
    07:13
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    0
    Southern
    Economy
    from £17
  • West Midlands Trains
    1h 19m
    0
    05:14
    Watford
    Junction Station
    06:33
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £19
  • London Overground
    1h 25m
    0
    05:48
    Watford
    High Street Station
    07:13
    London
    White Hart Lane Station
    0
    London Overground
    Economy
    from £10
  • Fastest Carpool today

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 20m
    0
    21:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    22:50
    London
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £10
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 40m
    0
    21:10
    Blackbushe Airport
    22:50
    London
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £13

    Fastest Trains tomorrow

  • Southern
    0h 55m
    0
    05:57
    Watford
    Junction Station
    06:52
    London
    Wimbledon Station
    0
    Southern
    Economy
    from £15
  • West Midlands Trains
    1h 40m
    0
    05:14
    Watford
    Bushey Station
    06:54
    London
    Charlton Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £10
  • West Midlands Trains
    1h 40m
    0
    04:17
    Watford
    Bushey Station
    05:57
    London
    Charlton Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £16
  • Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • National Express
    1h 0m
    0
    04:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    05:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    00:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    01:45
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £10
  • megabus
    1h 15m
    0
    01:35
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    02:50
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £13

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Heathrow Express Services LTD
    0h 15m
    0
    00:03
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    00:18
    London
    Paddington
    0
    Heathrow Express Services LTD
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    1h 0m
    0
    04:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    05:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    00:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    01:45
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £6

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • Heathrow Express Services LTD
    0h 19m
    0
    00:03
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    00:22
    London
    Paddington
    0
    Heathrow Express Services LTD
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    1h 0m
    0
    04:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    05:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    00:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    01:45
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £10
  • Fastest Trains Monday

  • Southern
    1h 16m
    0
    05:54
    Watford
    Junction Station
    07:10
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    0
    Southern
    Economy
    from £17
  • West Midlands Trains
    1h 19m
    0
    05:14
    Watford
    Junction Station
    06:33
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £18
  • London Overground
    1h 25m
    0
    05:45
    Watford
    Junction Station
    07:10
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    0
    London Overground
    Economy
    from £17

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Heathrow Express Services LTD
    0h 19m
    0
    00:04
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    00:23
    London
    Paddington
    0
    Heathrow Express Services LTD
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    1h 0m
    0
    04:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    05:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    00:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    01:45
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £6
  • Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Vueling Airlines
    10h 10m
    0
    09:55
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    20:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from £71
  • Vueling Airlines
    10h 20m
    0
    09:55
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    20:15
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from £68

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Heathrow Express Services LTD
    0h 19m
    0
    00:04
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    00:23
    London
    Paddington
    0
    Heathrow Express Services LTD
    Economy
    £22
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    00:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    01:45
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £10
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    04:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    05:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £10

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Southern
    0h 55m
    0
    05:54
    Watford
    Junction Station
    06:49
    London
    Wimbledon Station
    0
    Southern
    Economy
    from £16
  • West Midlands Trains
    1h 29m
    0
    04:18
    Watford
    Bushey Station
    05:47
    London
    Charlton Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £16
  • West Midlands Trains
    1h 36m
    0
    05:17
    Watford
    Bushey Station
    06:53
    London
    Charlton Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £10
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    1h 0m
    0
    04:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    05:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    00:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    01:45
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £6
  • Terravision
    1h 0m
    0
    04:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T5
    05:50
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    Terravision
    Economy
    £6
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Watford to London

What are the most popular stations in Watford and London?

In Watford, you will usually depart from Bushey Station, Gap or Carpenders Park Station, while in London you will be arriving at Euston Station, Victoria Coach Station or Paddington, 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 London from Watford? With 8 connections between 3 Bus, Car, Train and Flight 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 Watford and London, you can pay as low as £5 with a Bus from National Express.

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 Heathrow Express Services LTD: you will get to London in just 0h 15m.

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 Watford and London are National Express, Terravision and London Overground, 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 Watford and London 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 Bushey or to Belsize Park, and look at flights from Farnborough Airport, and landing at Rochester 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 Watford to London?

The most popular companies between Watford and London, are National Express, Terravision and London Overground. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express, Terravision, Heathrow Express Services LTD and 3 more.

Train companies: London Overground, West Midlands Trains and Southern

Airlines: Vueling Airlines

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

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

FAQs about the trip from Watford to London

How can I reach London from Watford?

Every day, there are on average 8 connections between Bus, Car, Train and Flight, with which you can get to London from Watford.

How far is London from Watford?

The distance between Watford and London is 24.4 km.

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

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 1 kgs, a car 4 kgs, and a flight 6 kgs.

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

You can get to London with just £5 by taking a Bus from National Express.

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

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 London in just 0h 15m with a Bus from Heathrow Express Services LTD.

More routes to Watford and to London

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

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