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How to get from Watford to Oxford by bus and train?

From Watford to Oxford by bus and train

To get from Watford to Oxford in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the AVANTI WEST COAST train from Watford Junction station to Coventry station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 400 bus from Railway Station, Oxford City Centre station to Speedwell Street, Oxford City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min.

120min
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 400400
Walk to Oxford
Leaves from Watford Junction

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Watford
  • 2
    Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
    Wait for train
    AVANTI WEST COAST
    Birmingham New Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Coventry
    ID COV
    54 min
  • 4
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Bournemouth
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oxford
    51 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Oxford City Centre
    ID R1
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 400400
    Wait for bus
    400
    Waterstock
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Speedwell Street, Oxford City Centre
    ID S2
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Oxford
    Walk to
    Oxford
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Watford to Oxford by Tube and train

To get from Watford to Oxford in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Watford Junction station to Harrow & Wealdstone station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BAKERLOO Tube and finally take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Paddington station to Oxford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min.

119min
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Tube - BAKERLOO
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Oxford
Leaves from Watford Junction

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Watford
  • 2
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    London Euston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harrow & Wealdstone
    6 min
  • 4
    Tube - BAKERLOO
    Wait for Tube
    BAKERLOO
    Elephant & Castle
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Paddington
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paddington
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Great Malvern
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oxford
    51 min
  • 9
    Walk to Oxford
    Walk to
    Oxford
    1.23 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Watford to Oxford

The distance between Watford, London and Oxford, London is approximately 208.63 km, which can typically be travelled in 120 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Watford to Oxford by bus and train, 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 Junction Railway Station, Watford.

Tube stations close to Watford:

  • Watford

Train stations close to Watford:

  • Bushey
  • Watford High Street
  • Watford Junction

Bus stations close to Watford:

  • Watford Junction Railway Station, Watford
  • Watford Junction Railway Station (1)
  • Watford Junction Railway Station Watford (3)

Public transport stations close to Oxford, London

Oxford is located at Oxford, London and the nearest public transport station is St Aldates, Oxford City Centre.

Bus stations close to Oxford:

  • St Aldates, Oxford City Centre
  • Police Station, Oxford City Centre
  • Speedwell Street, Oxford City Centre

From Watford to Oxford by Tube and train

To get from Watford to Oxford in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Watford Junction station to Harrow & Wealdstone station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BAKERLOO Tube and finally take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Paddington station to Oxford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min.

119min
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Tube - BAKERLOO
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Oxford
Leaves from Watford Junction

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Watford
  • 2
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    London Euston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harrow & Wealdstone
    6 min
  • 4
    Tube - BAKERLOO
    Wait for Tube
    BAKERLOO
    Elephant & Castle
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Paddington
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paddington
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Great Malvern
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oxford
    51 min
  • 9
    Walk to Oxford
    Walk to
    Oxford
    1.23 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 120 minutes, using Bus line AVANTI WEST COAST, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 400.

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

    The alternative route takes 119 minutes, using Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line BAKERLOO, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Watford and Oxford in London?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 120 min.

  • Which train line goes from Watford to Oxford in London?

    The AVANTI WEST COAST train line goes from Birmingham New Street station near Watford to Coventry station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Coventry station near Oxford in London

  • How long does it take to travel from Watford to Oxford in London by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Watford and Oxford in London by train and bus is about 120 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Watford to get to Oxford in London?

    Get on the AVANTI WEST COAST train from the Birmingham New Street station near Watford in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Watford and Oxford in London?

    Get off the train at the Coventry stop, which is closest to Oxford in London.