How to get from Watford to Finchley by Tube and bus?

By Tube and bus

To get from Watford to Finchley in London, take the METROPOLITAN Tube from Watford station to Finchley Road station. Next, take the 13 bus from Finchley Road Station Finchley Road (FK) station to Dollis Park / Finchley Central Stn (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min.

70min
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Bus - 1313
Walk to Finchley
Leaves from Watford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Watford
  • 2
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Baker Street
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Finchley Road
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Finchley Road Station Finchley Road (FK)
    ID FK
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    North Finchley
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dollis Park / Finchley Central Stn (E)
    ID E
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Finchley
    Walk to
    Finchley
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Tube and bus via METROPOLITAN and SL10

To get from Watford to Finchley in London, take the METROPOLITAN Tube from Watford station to Harrow-On-The-Hill station. Next, take the SL10 bus from Harrow Bus Station (E) station to Finchley Central Station (C) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is £4.55.

74min£4.55
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Bus - SL10SL10
Walk to Finchley
Leaves from Watford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Watford
  • 2
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Baker Street
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Harrow-On-The-Hill
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harrow Bus Station (E)
    ID E
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - SL10SL10
    Wait for bus
    SL10
    North Finchley
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Finchley Central Station (C)
    ID C
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to Finchley
    Walk to
    Finchley
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Watford to Finchley

The distance between Watford, London and Finchley, London is approximately 20.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Watford to Finchley by Tube and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Watford

Watford is located at Watford, London and the nearest public transport station is Watford Metropolitan Station, Cassiobury Park.

Tube stations close to Watford:

  • Croxley
  • Moor Park

Train stations close to Watford:

  • Watford Junction
  • Rickmansworth

Bus stations close to Watford:

  • Watford Metropolitan Station, Cassiobury Park
  • Swiss Avenue, Cassiobury Park
  • Metropolitan Station Approach, Watford

Public transport stations close to Finchley, London

Finchley is located at Finchley, London and the nearest public transport station is Long Lane (B).

Tube stations close to Finchley:

  • Mill Hill East
  • Finchley Central
  • West Finchley

Bus stations close to Finchley:

  • Long Lane (B)
  • Long Lane (L)
  • Holmwood Gardens (T)

Related Routes

Alternative route by Tube and bus via METROPOLITAN and SL10

To get from Watford to Finchley in London, take the METROPOLITAN Tube from Watford station to Harrow-On-The-Hill station. Next, take the SL10 bus from Harrow Bus Station (E) station to Finchley Central Station (C) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is £4.55.

74min£4.55
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Bus - SL10SL10
Walk to Finchley
Leaves from Watford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Watford
  • 2
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Baker Street
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Harrow-On-The-Hill
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harrow Bus Station (E)
    ID E
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - SL10SL10
    Wait for bus
    SL10
    North Finchley
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Finchley Central Station (C)
    ID C
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to Finchley
    Walk to
    Finchley
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Watford to Finchley?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Bus line METROPOLITAN, Bus line 13.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Watford to Finchley?

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line METROPOLITAN, Bus line SL10.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Watford and Finchley?

    No, you’ll have to take one Tube line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Watford to Finchley?

    The METROPOLITAN Tube line goes from Baker Street station near Watford in Watford to Finchley Road station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Finchley Road station near Finchley in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Watford to Finchley by Tube and bus?

    The total travel time between Watford in Watford and Finchley in London by Tube and bus is about 1 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near Watford to get to Finchley?

    Get on the METROPOLITAN Tube from the Baker Street station near Watford in Watford.

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between Watford and Finchley?

    Get off the Tube at the Finchley Road stop, which is closest to Finchley in London.

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