How to Travel from

Edinburgh to Watford Junction

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Edinburgh Watford Junction

How to Get from Edinburgh to Watford Junction

Plane

1 h 14 min

Select a Ticket

Car

6 h 30 min

from $32

Rideshare

6 h 30 min

from $7.61

Cheapest

By car (583 km)

6 h 30 min

583 km.

from $32

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

6 h 30 min

583 km.

from $7.60

Train, Bus

8 h 47 min

510 km.

from $457.83

Bus, Plane (Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport)

4 h 2 min

510 km.

from $167.77

Bus, Plane (Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport)

3 h 56 min

510 km.

from $71.79

Bus, Plane (Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport)

4 h 13 min

510 km.

from $90.60

Bus, Plane (Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport)

4 h 14 min

510 km.

from $154.08

Train, Plane

4 h 39 min

510 km.

from $96.36

Bus, Plane (Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport)

4 h 54 min

510 km.

from $106.25

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:

ryanair.com/

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Luton

Ave. Duration:

3h 20m

Frequency:

Saturday

Estimated price:

$43.04–$291.13

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London

Ave. Duration:

3h 15m

Frequency:

Friday and Saturday

Estimated price:

$20.25–$151.89

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

3h 5m

Frequency:

Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$41.77–$291.13

KLM

Website:

klm.com

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London

Ave. Duration:

3h 45m

Frequency:

Monday to Saturday

Estimated price:

$265.81–$1,202.49

easyJet

Website:

easyjet.com/

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Luton

Ave. Duration:

1h 15m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$35.44–$202.52

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London

Ave. Duration:

1h 20m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$26.58–$177.21

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

1h 10m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$43.04–$202.52

Plane from Glasgow Airport to Luton

Ave. Duration:

1h 12m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$55.69–$215.18

British Airways

Website:

britishairways.com

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London

Ave. Duration:

1h 32m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$88.60–$392.39

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Heathrow

Ave. Duration:

1h 32m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$69.62–$329.10

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Tuesday and Wednesday

Estimated price:

$189.87–$531.63

Aer Lingus

Website:

aerlingus.com/

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London

Ave. Duration:

3h 38m

Frequency:

Monday to Friday

Estimated price:

$88.60–$1,012.62

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Tuesday and Wednesday

Estimated price:

$189.87–$531.63

Ryanair UK

Website:

ryanair.com/

Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London

Ave. Duration:

1h 20m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$26.58–$265.81

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London,

Ave. Duration:

7h 50m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$55.69–$82.28

Megabus UK

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

uk.megabus.com

Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London,

Ave. Duration:

8h 55m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$35.44–$49.37

Scottish Citylink

Phone:

0141 352 4444

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

citylink.co.uk/

Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London,

Ave. Duration:

8h 55m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$107.59–$164.55

Arriva UK

Phone:

0344 800 44 11

Website:

arrivabus.co.uk/

Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Watford

Ave. Duration:

1h 37m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$2.96

Bus from Black Boy PH to Watford

Ave. Duration:

22 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$2.96

Arriva Herts and Essex

Phone:

0344 800 44 11

Website:

arrivabus.co.uk/herts-and-essex/

Bus from Black Boy PH to Watford

Ave. Duration:

17 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$2.96

Uno

Phone:

01707 255764

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

unobus.info/

Bus from Black Boy PH to Watford

Ave. Duration:

24 min

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$5.75

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:

00 44 345 528 0253

Website:

avantiwestcoast.co.uk/

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Watford

Ave. Duration:

6h 3m

Frequency:

5 times a week

Estimated price:

$215.18–$481.00

Train from London Euston to Watford

Ave. Duration:

13 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$9.49–$75.95

Train from Birmingham International to Watford

Ave. Duration:

1h 5m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$48.10–$151.89

Southern

Phone:

+44 3451 27 29 20

Website:

southernrailway.com/

Train from Clapham Junction to Watford

Ave. Duration:

42 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$11.39–$16.46

East Midlands Railways

Phone:

03457 125 678

Website:

eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/

Train from Sheffield to Luton

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

5 times a week

Estimated price:

$63.29–$94.93

West Midlands Trains

Phone:

+44 333 311 0039

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/

Train from London Euston to Watford

Ave. Duration:

20 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Train from Birmingham International to Watford

Ave. Duration:

1h 46m

Frequency:

Hourly

Cross Country

Phone:

0344 736 9123

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffield

Ave. Duration:

3h 47m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$164.55–$506.31

LNER

Phone:

+44 345 722 5333

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

lner.co.uk/

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's

Ave. Duration:

4h 17m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$227.84–$329.10

Lumo

Phone:

0800 031 8542

Email:

[email protected].

Website:

lumo.co.uk/

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's

Ave. Duration:

4h 30m

Frequency:

4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:

+44 344 811 0141

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

scotrail.co.uk/

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow

Ave. Duration:

50 min

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$18.99–$43.04

London Underground (Tube)

Phone:

0343 222 1234

Website:

tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube

Train from Bank station to Euston

Ave. Duration:

10 min

Frequency:

Every 5 minutes

Estimated price:

$3.16–$5.06

Train from Tottenham Hale to Euston

Ave. Duration:

12 min

Frequency:

Every 5 minutes

Estimated price:

$3.29–$5.70

London Overground

Phone:

0343 222 1234

Website:

tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/

Train from London Euston to Watford

Ave. Duration:

47 min

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$5.44–$12.66

What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Watford Junction?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Watford Junction is to fly and bus which costs $40.22 - $173.91 and takes 3h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Watford Junction?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Watford Junction is to fly and bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $40.22 - $173.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Watford Junction?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Watford Junction station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Watford Junction Railway Station via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and Black Boy PH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Watford Junction?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Watford Junction. This train operates Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Watford Junction?

The distance between Edinburgh and Watford Junction is 657 km. The road distance is 583.5 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Watford Junction without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Watford Junction without a car is to train via King's Cross which takes 4h 43m and costs $206.52 - $347.83 .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Watford Junction?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Edinburgh to Watford Junction, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Watford Junction bus from?

Edinburgh to Watford Junction bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Watford Junction train from?

Edinburgh to Watford Junction train services, operated by LNER, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Watford Junction?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Watford Junction is to train via King's Cross which takes 4h 43m and costs $206.52 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $34.78 - $141.30 and takes 9h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $54.35 - $195.65 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Watford Junction bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Watford Junction bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Watford Junction train arrive?

Edinburgh to Watford Junction train services, operated by LNER, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Watford Junction?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Watford Junction is 583 km. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Edinburgh to Watford Junction.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Watford Junction?

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Where can I stay near Watford Junction?

There are 2157+ hotels available in Watford Junction. Prices start at $69.72 per night.

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Ten ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Watford Junction

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

KLM

easyJet

British Airways

Aer Lingus

Ryanair UK

Bus operators

FlixBus

Megabus UK

Scottish Citylink

Arriva UK

Arriva Herts and Essex

Uno

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Southern

East Midlands Railways

West Midlands Trains

Cross Country

LNER

Lumo

ScotRail

London Underground (Tube)

London Overground

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Watford Junction?

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Watford Junction?

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Watford Junction?

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Watford Junction?

How far is it from Edinburgh to Watford Junction?

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Watford Junction without a car?

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Watford Junction?

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Watford Junction bus from?

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Watford Junction train from?

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Watford Junction?

Where does the Edinburgh to Watford Junction bus arrive?

Where does the Edinburgh to Watford Junction train arrive?

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Watford Junction?

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Watford Junction?

Where can I stay near Watford Junction?