🚌 Bus from Watford to Hemel Hempstead
4 direct routes · about 71 min · first bus 05:58, last bus 21:45 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~71 min | 81 | 05:58 | 21:45 | Westfield Community College (opp) |
| 322 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~58 min | 53 | 06:04 | 19:58 | Owens Way (nr) |
| 352 | Red Eagle | ~50 min | 1 | 18:23 | 18:23 | Watford Junction Railway Station (Stop 2) |
| 320 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~76 min | 1 | 15:56 | 15:56 | Owens Way (nr) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Watford on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Watford to Hemel Hempstead?
4 routes run directly from Watford to Hemel Hempstead: the 20 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 322 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 352 (Red Eagle), the 320 (Arriva Herts and Essex).
How long does the bus take from Watford to Hemel Hempstead?
Around 71 minutes on the 20, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Watford to Hemel Hempstead?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 20) leaves around 05:58 and the last around 21:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Watford to Hemel Hempstead?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.