What is the cheapest way to get from Oldham to Watford?

The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Watford is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oldham to Watford?

The fastest way to get from Oldham to Watford is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Oldham and Watford?

No, there is no direct bus from Oldham station to Watford station. However, there are services departing from Oldham Bus Station and arriving at Watford Junction station via Milton Keynes Coachway, Airport Bus Station and Black Boy PH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Oldham to Watford?

The distance between Oldham and Watford is 173 miles. The road distance is 173 miles.

How do I travel from Oldham to Watford without a car?

The best way to get from Oldham to Watford without a car is to line 83 bus and train which takes 3h 33m and costs £55 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Oldham to Watford?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Oldham to Watford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Watford bus from?

Oldham to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Oldham Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Oldham to Watford?

The best way to get from Oldham to Watford is to bus via Milton Keynes which takes 5h 57m and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Oldham to Watford bus arrive?

Oldham to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Can I drive from Oldham to Watford?

Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Watford is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Oldham to Watford.

Where can I stay near Watford?

There are 12907+ hotels available in Watford.

Oldham to Watford - 8 ways to travel via train, line 83 bus, bus, car, and tram

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There are 8 ways to get from Oldham to Watford by bus, train, car, tram, or plane

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Line 83 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from John Street to Piccadilly Gardensbus 83 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junctiontrain
3h 33m
£57–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus Uk023 / ...
6h 10m
£33–79
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Oldham Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540
5h 57m
£36–91
Drive 172 mi
1. Drive from Oldham to Watfordcar 172 mi
3h 26m
£43–62
Tram, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Deansgate-Castlefieldtram
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4h 18m
£65–256
Fly to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
6h 19m
£61–154
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
6h 39m
£216–414
Tram, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Deansgate-Castlefieldtram
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
4. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Watford Junctiontrain
6h 7m
£114–275

Oldham to Watford by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 172.4 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Oldham, England and Watford, England?

National Express operates a bus from Oldham Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachway once daily. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, easyJet and Ryanair fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN) 3 times a day.

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