Bus from Stanmore (London) to Watford (Hertfordshire)
3 direct routes · 19–46 min · first bus 05:02, last bus 01:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Watford (Hertfordshire) as of 07:15
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Stanmore, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 142 | Metroline Travel | ~46 min | 89 | Sat 83 · Sun 63 | 05:02 | 01:20 | Spring Villa Road (Stop P) | King Street (Stop T) | Bushey |
| 258 | Metroline Travel | ~21 min | 68 | Sat 62 · Sun 49 | 05:32 | 00:30 | Avanti House Primary School (northbound) | King Street (Stop T) | Bushey |
| 258 | London United | ~19 min | 66 | Sat 59 · Sun 36 | 05:30 | 00:19 | Avanti House Primary School (northbound) | King Street (Stop T) | Bushey |
Times are for the first boarding point in Stanmore on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 142 bus or 258 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Stanmore to Watford?
3 routes run directly from Stanmore to Watford: the 142 (Metroline Travel), the 258 (Metroline Travel), the 258 (London United). The most frequent is the 142, 89 times each weekday — board at Spring Villa Road (Stop P) and get off at King Street (Stop T), about 46 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Stanmore to Watford?
Between 19 minutes on the 258 and 46 on the 142, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Bushey on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Stanmore to Watford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:02 and the last around 01:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stanmore to Watford?
London buses have a flat £1.75 fare with contactless or Oyster — the Hopper fare covers unlimited bus and tram changes within an hour, with daily caps. Cash isn't accepted.