By Train
Watford Junction offers direct services to London Euston in 15-20 minutes, plus routes to Birmingham, Milton Keynes and beyond. Other local train stations, including Watford High Street and Watford North, connect neighbourhoods and nearby towns
By Tube
The Metropolitan Line terminates at Watford Underground Station, offering a direct route straight into central London.
By Road:
With the M1 and M25 minutes away, Watford sits at the crossroads of the UK’s motorway network
By Air
Heathrow and Luton airports are both within easy reach, making international travel straightforward, whether you’re coming or going! Reach Heathow via the RA3 from Watford Junction as well.
Getting Here
Watford’s location makes it one of Hertfordshire’s most accessible towns. Whether you’re arriving for a day trip, a weekend break or commuting daily - the connections couldn’t be easier:
Getting Around
Travel in and around Watford
Local Buses
Watford Junction isn’t just a rail hub - it’s also home to the town’s main bus station, where services connect Watford with Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Rickmansworth and beyond. Frequent local routes make it easy to reach shopping centres, parks and neighbouring areas.​
Plan your journey and check timetables with Arriva Bus
See live departures from TfL at Watford Junction
Cycling with Beryl Bikes
Watford is part of the Beryl Bikes scheme, offering pedal and e-bikes at docking bays across the town. It’s a greener, healthier way to get around - whether you’re heading to Cassiobury Park, catching a match at Vicarage Road or simply commuting. Find bays, pricing and download the app via Beryl Watford
A charming branch line running from Watford Junction to St Albans Abbey, passing through Garston, Bricket Wood and Park Street. It’s popular with commuters and leisure travellers alike and supported by the Abbey Line Community Rail Partnership.
Learn more at Abbey Line Community Rail
Local services connect Watford to Harrow, Kensington Olympia – ideal for exhibition centres in London or shopping at Westfield White City.
Direct Underground access straight into central London.
Rail and Tube for Residents
Rail and Tube for Residents
