Bus from Watford (Hertfordshire) to Stanmore (London)
3 direct routes · 24–30 min · first bus 04:46, last bus 01:01 (weekdays).
Next buses to Stanmore (London) as of 11:34
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Watford, 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 | ~30 min | 88 | Sat 82 · Sun 63 | 04:46 | 01:01 | St John's Road (S-bound) | Stanmore Broadway (Stop D) | Bushey |
| 258 | Metroline Travel | ~26 min | 67 | Sat 60 · Sun 48 | 05:26 | 23:46 | St John's Road (S-bound) | Avanti House Primary School (southbound) | Bushey |
| 258 | London United | ~24 min | 66 | Sat 57 · Sun 37 | 05:26 | 23:46 | St John's Road (S-bound) | Avanti House Primary School (southbound) | Bushey |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 142 bus or 258 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Watford to Stanmore?
3 routes run directly from Watford to Stanmore: the 142 (Metroline Travel), the 258 (Metroline Travel), the 258 (London United). The most frequent is the 142, 88 times each weekday — board at St John's Road (S-bound) and get off at Stanmore Broadway (Stop D), about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Watford to Stanmore?
Between 24 minutes on the 258 and 30 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 Watford to Stanmore?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:46 and the last around 01:01. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Watford to Stanmore?
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.