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How to get from Reading West to Watford by Tube and train?

From Reading West to Watford by Tube and train

To get from Reading West to Watford in Watford, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Reading West station to Reading station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the METROPOLITAN Tube from Farringdon station to Watford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min.

126min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - ELIZABETH
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Leaves from Reading West
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Reading West
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Reading
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Abbey Wood
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Farringdon
    59 min
  • 6
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Farringdon
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Watford
  • 8
    Ride to Tube station Watford
    Ride to Tube station
    Watford
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Reading West to Watford by Tube and train via GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, CIRCLE and METROPOLITAN

To get from Reading West to Watford in Watford, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 Tube lines: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Reading station to Paddington station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CIRCLE Tube and finally take the METROPOLITAN Tube from Baker Street station to Watford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min.

111min
Walk to train station
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Tube - CIRCLE
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Leaves from Reading
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Reading
    0.88 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paddington
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Paddington
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - CIRCLE
    Wait for Tube
    CIRCLE
    Edgware Road
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Baker Street
    4 min
  • 7
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Watford
  • 8
    Ride to Tube station Watford
    Ride to Tube station
    Watford
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Reading West to Watford
The distance between Reading West, Watford and Watford, Watford is approximately 61.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Reading West to Watford by Tube and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Watford – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Reading West

Reading West is located at Reading West, Watford and the nearest public transport station is Reading West Station - Tilehurst Road, Tilehurst Road.

Train stations close to Reading West:

  • Reading

Bus stations close to Reading West:

  • Beresford Road, Reading West
  • George Street, Reading West
  • West Village - Tesco, Reading West
Public transport stations close to Watford, Watford

Watford is located at Metropolitan Station Approach, Watford and the nearest public transport station is Gade Close, Watford.

Tube stations close to Watford:

  • Watford
  • Moor Park
  • Croxley

Train stations close to Watford:

  • Watford Junction
  • Rickmansworth

Bus stations close to Watford:

  • Gade Close, Watford
  • Metropolitan Station Approach, Watford
  • Rickmansworth Road, Watford

Alternative route from Reading West to Watford by Tube and train via GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, CIRCLE and METROPOLITAN

To get from Reading West to Watford in Watford, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 Tube lines: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Reading station to Paddington station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CIRCLE Tube and finally take the METROPOLITAN Tube from Baker Street station to Watford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min.

111min
Walk to train station
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Tube - CIRCLE
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Leaves from Reading
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Reading
    0.88 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paddington
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Paddington
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - CIRCLE
    Wait for Tube
    CIRCLE
    Edgware Road
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Baker Street
    4 min
  • 7
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Watford
  • 8
    Ride to Tube station Watford
    Ride to Tube station
    Watford
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Reading West to Watford?

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line METROPOLITAN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Reading West to Watford?

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line CIRCLE, Bus line METROPOLITAN.

  • Is there a direct train between Reading West and Watford?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one Tube line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Reading West to Watford?

    The GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from Reading station near Reading West in Reading to Reading station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Tube line till Reading station near Watford in Watford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Reading West to Watford by train and Tube?

    The total travel time between Reading West in Reading and Watford in Watford by train and Tube is about 2 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Reading West to get to Watford?

    Get on the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from the Reading station near Reading West in Reading.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Reading West and Watford?

    Get off the train at the Reading station, which is closest to Watford in Watford.

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