Watford to Longford bus with National Express

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Compare bus for Watford to Longford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Watford to Longford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €15 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, while a train costs an average of €52.

Distance: 20 km

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Bus
Most popular
Train
Driving

€15

Average price

Cheapest

€52

Average price

€119

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 17m

Average total duration

Fastest

47m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 26m

Average total duration

56m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

31m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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The cheapest way to travel from Watford to Longford is a bus with an average price of €15.

This is compared to other travel options from Watford to Longford:

A bus is €37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Watford to Longford costing on average €52.

The fastest way to travel from Watford to Longford is by bus with an average journey time of 47m.

Other travel options to Longford take longer:

Train takes on average 56m.

Yes, you can take a between Watford and Longford.

Why should you book Watford to Longford buses with Omio?

National Express operates all buses services from Watford to Longford.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Watford to Longford.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Watford to Longford

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Buses from Watford to Longford run on average 18 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €15 if you book in advance.

There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:12, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 20 km distance in 34m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
20 km
Average bus duration
47m
Cheapest ticket price
€15
Buses per day
18
Direct buses
18
Fastest bus
34m
First bus
12:12 AM
Last bus
11:45 PM
Cheapest Month
Sep
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Best time to book
4 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express from Watford to LongfordYou can travel by bus between Watford to Longford with National Express for as low as €15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average National Express Duration
34m
Cheapest National Express Price
€15
National Express frequency
18 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
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FAQs: Bus from Watford to Longford

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Watford to Longford by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Longford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Watford to Longford can start from as little as €15 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Watford to Longford is €15; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Watford to Longford is 34m to travel the 20 km long trip. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Watford to Longford leaves at 12:12 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Watford to Longford leaves at 11:45 PM.
Yes, there are 18 direct coaches a day from Watford to Longford with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Watford to Longford, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Longford. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Watford and Longford and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Watford , you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Watford, Junction . When arriving in Longford , you can end your trip in coach stations like London, Heathrow Airport (T2 - Arrivals), London, Heathrow Terminal 3 (Stops 7-8) .Passengers board the coach most frequently from Watford, Junction, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at London, Heathrow Airport (T2 - Arrivals), located 23 away from the city centre.
A day trip to Longford from Watford is worth doing with a journey time of 34m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Watford to Longford is September.
Yes, you can take a between Watford and Longford.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Watford to Longford:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Watford to Longford for coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Watford to Longford depends on the coach companies:
  • National Express
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Watford to Longford.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Watford to Longford:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Watford to Longford:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Watford to Longford.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Watford to Longford with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Watford to Longford with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Watford to Longford with the following coach company: National Express.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Watford to Longford

Most Watford to Longford buses use the Watford, Junction to London, Heathrow Terminal 3 (Stops 7-8) station pair. Use this guide to compare Watford and Longford bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Watford
Arrival bus stations in Longford

Which Watford station do buses to Longford leave from?

Buses from Watford to Longford leave from Watford, Junction. The station is 1 km from Watford city centre at Watford Junction station, Watford WD17, UK.
Watford, JunctionWatford Junction station, Watford WD17, UKWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Watford, Junction from Watford city centre

TrainLondon Euston - Watford Junction, Kilburn High Road - Watford Junction, Willesden Junction Low Level - Watford Junction · 5m · €1 · every ~9 min
BusW20 · 5m · €2 · every ~1 min
635 · 7m · €4 · every ~2 min
322 · 20m · €2 · every ~6 min

Watford, Junction bus station facilities and services

Watford, Junction has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free WiFi is available at the waiting area. ATMs are available at Watford, Junction.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Watford, Junction.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Watford, Junction: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Watford, Junction: Wheelchair accessible with assistance provided upon request.

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