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Compare train and coach for Watford to Hatfield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Watford to Hatfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, while a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 17 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£17 Average Price Cheapest | £4 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Watford to Hatfield:
A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Watford to Hatfield costing on average £17.
Other travel options to Hatfield take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 28m.
Tickets start at around £17 compared to roughly £4 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-12.84. The journey takes 1h 58m versus 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Watford to Hatfield
How to get to Hatfield from Watford by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Watford to Hatfield is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:000h38Watford11:38Hatfield£51One-way0 changes
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5:570h39Watford6:36Hatfield£51One-way0 changes
10:010h39Watford10:40Hatfield£51One-way0 changes
12:300h39Watford13:09Hatfield£51One-way0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Watford to Hatfield:
A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Watford to Hatfield costing on average £17.
Other travel options to Hatfield take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 28m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 8 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Watford and Hatfield as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Watford Junction (WFJ) and arrive in Hatfield station (HAT).
- Travel with Uno to go to Hatfield by coach.
- Travel with London Overground, Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast, Southern, West Midlands Trains to go to Hatfield by train.
- 0 direct coaches per day with Uno.
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