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

The cheapest way to get from Rochdale to Watford is to bus via Milton Keynes which costs £35 - £90 and takes 6h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochdale to Watford is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £60 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Rochdale and Watford?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochdale to Watford station. However, there are services departing from Rochdale Interchange and arriving at Watford Junction station via Milton Keynes Coachway, Airport Bus Station and Black Boy PH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Rochdale and Watford?

No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Watford. However, there are services departing from Rochdale and arriving at Watford Junction via Victoria, Manchester Piccadilly and Milton Keynes Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Rochdale to Watford?

The distance between Rochdale and Watford is 177 miles. The road distance is 180 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochdale to Watford without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Rochdale to Watford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochdale to Watford bus from?

Rochdale to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rochdale Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Rochdale to Watford train from?

Rochdale to Watford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Rochdale to Watford?

The best way to get from Rochdale to Watford is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Milton Keynes, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 6h 11m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Rochdale to Watford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rochdale to Watford train arrive?

Rochdale to Watford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Milton Keynes Central station.

Can I drive from Rochdale to Watford?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochdale to Watford is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Rochdale to Watford.

How do I get a train ticket from Rochdale to Watford?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junctiontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
3h 18m
£60–118
Bus via Milton Keynes
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1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540
6h 11m
£37–90
Drive 179 mi
1. Drive from Rochdale to Watfordcar 179 mi
3h 35m
£44–63
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Rochdale to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4h 20m
£63–254
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 44m
£40–97
Fly Manchester Airport to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
6h 16m
£62–146
Train to Liverpool, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
6h 33m
£70–215
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Rochdale to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
6h 44m
£98–342

Rochdale to Watford by train and tram

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Distance: 176.4 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a train from Rochdale to Watford Junction via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, and Milton Keynes Central in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachway twice daily. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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