Removals Watford to London

Moving from Watford to London

Watford to London is one of the most common moves out of the town, in both directions. The drive is short. The work is at the London end, where almost every street is a controlled parking zone, main roads are red routes with no stopping, and the flat you are moving into is likely to be up several flights or behind a goods lift that needs booking.

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The journey

Distance: about 17 miles to the West End
Drive time: 45 minutes to an hour and a half
Usual roads: A41 or M1, then the North Circular or the Edgware Road

Typical figures from central Watford. Traffic decides the day, so we plan the departure around it.

The London end

Most inner London streets are controlled parking, and a van on a single yellow line during the day is ticketed quickly. For a flat or house move where the carry would otherwise be long, a parking bay suspension from the borough council is worth having. Each borough runs its own application, fee and notice period, so apply as soon as your date is fixed.

Managed blocks and new developments usually want a goods lift booked, a loading bay slot and insurance documents sent in advance. Tell us the building and the managing agent and we deal with them.

Congestion Charge and ULEZ

The Ultra Low Emission Zone covers every London borough, and the Congestion Charge applies in central London on weekdays from 7am to 6pm and on weekends and bank holidays from 12pm to 6pm. Where either applies to your move, it is in the quote you agree, not added afterwards.

Timing helps. A morning start from Watford gets the van into London after the worst of the inbound traffic, and a Sunday morning move into the centre can finish before the charge starts at noon.

What it costs

At this distance the move is priced like a local one, on the size of the load and the access at both ends. See our prices page for starting figures, or send both addresses for one fixed price.

Other moves from Watford

To St Albans To Hemel Hempstead To Milton Keynes To Oxford To Cambridge To Brighton

All moves from Watford or read about long distance removals.

Watford to London: questions

How long does a move from Watford to London take?+

The drive is 45 minutes to an hour and a half depending on where in London and the time of day. The loading and unloading take longer than the drive, especially at a London block with a booked goods lift.

Do I pay the Congestion Charge on top?+

Not on top of the quote. If your move goes into the zone during charging hours, the charge is included in the fixed price we agree, and so is any ULEZ charge that applies.

Do I need a parking suspension in London?+

For a full flat or house move on a controlled street, usually yes. Each borough has its own application and notice period, so apply as soon as your date is fixed.