How to get from Watford to Waltham Abbey by Tube, bus and train?

By Tube, bus and train

To get from Watford to Waltham Abbey in London, you’ll need to take one Tube line, one train line and one bus line: take the METROPOLITAN Tube from Watford station to Liverpool Street Underground station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the 505 bus from Waltham Cross Railway Station, Waltham Cross station to Highbridge Rdbt, Waltham Abbey station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min.

102min
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 505505
Leaves from Watford
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Watford
  • 2
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Aldgate
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Liverpool Street Underground
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Hertford East
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham Cross
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waltham Cross Railway Station, Waltham Cross
    ID E
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Harlow
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Highbridge Rdbt, Waltham Abbey
    Ride to bus station
    Highbridge Rdbt, Waltham Abbey
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Tube, bus and train via METROPOLITAN, GREATER ANGLIA and 66

To get from Watford to Waltham Abbey in London, you’ll need to take one Tube line, one train line and one bus line: take the METROPOLITAN Tube from Watford station to Liverpool Street Underground station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the 66 bus from Waltham Cross Railway Station, Waltham Cross station to Highbridge Rdbt, Waltham Abbey station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min.

106min
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 6666
Leaves from Watford
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Watford
  • 2
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Aldgate
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Liverpool Street Underground
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Hertford East
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham Cross
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waltham Cross Railway Station, Waltham Cross
    ID E
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Waltham Cross
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Highbridge Rdbt, Waltham Abbey
    Ride to bus station
    Highbridge Rdbt, Waltham Abbey
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Watford to Waltham Abbey
The distance between Watford, London and Waltham Abbey, London is approximately 35.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Watford to Waltham Abbey by Tube, 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 Metropolitan Station, Cassiobury Park.

Tube stations close to Watford:

  • Croxley
  • Moor Park

Train stations close to Watford:

  • Rickmansworth
  • Watford Junction

Bus stations close to Watford:

  • Watford Metropolitan Station, Cassiobury Park
  • Swiss Avenue, Cassiobury Park
  • Metropolitan Station Approach, Watford
Public transport stations close to Waltham Abbey, London

Waltham Abbey is located at Waltham Abbey, London and the nearest public transport station is Bemor Builders, Waltham Abbey.

Train stations close to Waltham Abbey:

  • Enfield Lock
  • Waltham Cross
  • Brimsdown

Bus stations close to Waltham Abbey:

  • Bemor Builders, Waltham Abbey
  • Highbridge Rdbt, Waltham Abbey
  • Quaker Lane, Waltham Abbey
Related Routes

Alternative route by Tube, bus and train via METROPOLITAN, GREATER ANGLIA and 66

To get from Watford to Waltham Abbey in London, you’ll need to take one Tube line, one train line and one bus line: take the METROPOLITAN Tube from Watford station to Liverpool Street Underground station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the 66 bus from Waltham Cross Railway Station, Waltham Cross station to Highbridge Rdbt, Waltham Abbey station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min.

106min
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 6666
Leaves from Watford
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Watford
  • 2
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Aldgate
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Liverpool Street Underground
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Hertford East
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham Cross
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waltham Cross Railway Station, Waltham Cross
    ID E
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Waltham Cross
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Highbridge Rdbt, Waltham Abbey
    Ride to bus station
    Highbridge Rdbt, Waltham Abbey
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Watford to Waltham Abbey?

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Bus line METROPOLITAN, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line 505.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Watford to Waltham Abbey?

    The alternative route takes 106 minutes, using Bus line METROPOLITAN, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line 66.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Watford and Waltham Abbey?

    No, you’ll have to take one Tube line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 42 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Watford to Waltham Abbey?

    The METROPOLITAN Tube line goes from Aldgate station near Watford in Watford to Liverpool Street Underground station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Liverpool Street Underground station near Waltham Abbey in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Watford to Waltham Abbey by Tube, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Watford in Watford and Waltham Abbey in London by Tube, train and bus is about 1 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the METROPOLITAN Tube from the Aldgate station near Watford in Watford.

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

    Get off the Tube at the Liverpool Street Underground stop, which is closest to Waltham Abbey in London.

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