885 Garston to Watford
Operated by Red Eagle. First bus 07:39, last bus 07:39. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.60 to £3.20 — more.
Wanted a different 885? 6 other bus routes are numbered 885 elsewhere in the UK — see every 885 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:39 |
|---|---|
| Park Parade (o/s) | 07:39 |
| Garston Railway Station (Stop B) | 07:40 |
| Phillipers (opp) | 07:41 |
| The Gossamers (S-bound) | 07:41 |
| The Gossamers Shops (opp) | 07:42 |
| Garsmouth Way (opp) | 07:43 |
| Widgeon Way (nr) | 07:43 |
| Douglas Avenue (opp) | 07:44 |
| Woodmere Avenue (S-bound) | 07:45 |
| Radlett Road (opp) | 07:46 |
| Balmoral Road (opp) | 07:46 |
| Raphael Drive (opp) | 07:48 |
| Reeds Crescent (opp) | 07:49 |
| Watford Junction Railway Station (Stop 5) | 07:51 |
| St John's Road (S-bound) | 07:52 |
| Beechen Grove (Stop M) | 07:53 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Fares on the 885
Adult single £1.60 to £3.20 · Adult return £2.60 to £5.10 · Child single £0.80 to £1.60 · Child return £1.30 to £2.55
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £1.80 | Woodmere Avenue Douglas Avenue | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.90 | £2.30 | Radlett Road Raphael Drive | ||
| £3.10 | £2.90 | £1.60 | Watford Junction | |
| £3.20 | £3.10 | £1.80 | £1.80 | Watford Town Centre |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Garston Garage/Parade.
Red Eagle's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 22 September 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Red Eagle before you travel.
Tickets on the 885
Red Eagle publishes singles and day returns on this route for adults and children.
Adult Return · Adult Single · Child Return · Child Single
Ticket types come from Red Eagle's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 22 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Red Eagle.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Red Eagle before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 885
885 towards Watford
All 16 stops
- Park Parade (o/s) Garston
- Garston Railway Station (Stop B) Garston
- Phillipers (opp) Garston
- The Gossamers (S-bound) Garston
- The Gossamers Shops (opp) Garston
- Garsmouth Way (opp) Garston
- Widgeon Way (nr) Garston
- Douglas Avenue (opp) North Watford
- Woodmere Avenue (S-bound) North Watford
- Radlett Road (opp) North Watford
- Balmoral Road (opp) North Watford
- Raphael Drive (opp) Watford
- Reeds Crescent (opp) Watford
- Watford Junction Railway Station (Stop 5) Watford
- St John's Road (S-bound) Watford
- Beechen Grove (Stop M) Watford
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 885 bus?
The first 885 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:39 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 885 bus?
The last 885 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 07:39. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 885 bus cost?
Red Eagle's published fares on the 885: adult single £1.60 to £3.20, adult return £2.60 to £5.10, child single £0.80 to £1.60, child return £1.30 to £2.55. GOV.UK lists this route as not included in the £3 national fare cap, so Red Eagle sets its own single fares — check their website for prices. Local discounted fares may still apply.
Who runs the 885 bus?
The 885 is operated by Red Eagle.
Timetable data from Red Eagle via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Red Eagle last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 17 August 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.