Getting to
Watford Campus

Find out how to get to Watford campus, we've made it easy to plan your journey. Discover the best travel routes, nearby transport links, and why studying here puts you right at the heart of Hertfordshire.

Watford Campus

Watford Campus, Hempstead Rd, Watford WD17 3EZ

How to get here

 

  •   Bus

    • Aylesbury: 500 bus → Watford
    • Hemel Hempstead: Arriva 321 → Stratford Road (5 min walk)
    • Bushey & Borehamwood: Arriva 320/320A, TFL 142, or Sullivan 306 → Watford (5 min walk)
    • Uxbridge (Hillingdon): 724 Green Line → Clarendon Road (5 min walk)
    • St Albans: Arriva 321 → Stratford Road (5 min walk)
    • Rickmansworth / Kings Langley: Arriva 10 or 320 → Shepherds Road (3 min walk)
    • Watford & local areas: Arriva 10, 320, 321, 322, Rainbow 8 → Stratford or Shepherds Road (5–10 min walk)

  •   Train

    • Amersham & Chesham: Metropolitan Line → Moor Park → Watford Underground, then 10 min walk
    • Hemel Hempstead: West Midlands Trains → Watford Junction (9 mins), then 15 min walk
    • Harrow: Metropolitan Line from Harrow-on-the-Hill → Watford Underground (no change needed on fast services), then 10 min walk
    • Bushey: West Midlands Trains → Watford Junction (5–10 mins), then 15 min walk
    • Uxbridge: Metropolitan Line → Watford Underground (via Harrow-on-the-Hill; no change at Moor Park on most services), then 10 min walk
    • St Albans: Abbey Line → Watford Junction (13 mins), then 15 min walk
    • Rickmansworth: London Underground (Met Line) → Watford Underground
    • Kings Langley, Abbots Langley, Apsley: West Midlands Trains → Watford Junction (5–13 mins), then 15 min walk

  •   Bike

    • On-site bike parking: Both campuses offer secure, covered bike racks.
    • Health & environmental benefits: Cycling promotes fitness, reduces your carbon footprint, and helps save on travel costs.
    • Student bike discounts:
    • Halfords Education Discount: Up to 10% off bikes and cycling equipment with valid student ID.
    • Local bike shops: Many offer student discounts on helmets, locks, and lights — ask in store.

    More travel support may be available through the Learner Support Fund. 

  •   Car

    We have car parks on campus, where parking is free-of-charge for staff and visitors. There is no student parking at our campuses.

Journey times to Watford

Location Journey Time
 From Watford Metropolitan Station  15 minutes walk
 From Watford Junction  15 minutes walk
 From Hemel Hempstead  25 minutes by train and walk
 From Harrow & Wealdstone  21 minutes by train and walk
 From St Albans  40 minutes by bus
 From London Euston  35 minutes by train and walk

Journey times may vary. Check travel times with your transport provider to ensure you arrive in time.

Save money on travel

There are a couple of ways you can reduce the cost of travelling to college:

 

  • Arriva Student Tickets

    You can get:

    • Discounted fares
    • Unlimited travel on all Arriva services (except where stated) in the specified zones all day, every day
    • A choice of tickets including Day, Weekly and specific term and academic year tickets

    How to buy student bus tickets

    • Tickets can be purchased on the Arriva website and app
    • You can also buy tickets online as a Smartcard

    Plus, you can spread the cost of payment over monthly instalments by Direct Debit.

    Find out more

  • 16-25 Railcards

    • For everyone aged 16-25, and mature students
    • Just £35 for 1 year or £80 for 3 years
    • 1/3 off rail travel

    FIND OUT MORE

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