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How to get fromRochdale to Watfordby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junctiontrain train Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
    3h 18m
    £58–110
  2. Bus via Milton Keynes

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 540
    6h 1m
    £28–54
  3. Drive  179 mi

    1. Drive from Rochdale to Watfordcar car 179 mi
    3h 35m
    £45–65
  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Rochdale to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    4h 20m
    £64–246
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus bus Uk023 / ...
    6h 35m
    £32–46
  6. Fly Manchester Airport to Luton Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane MAN - LTN
    6h 21m
    £65–164
  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to Luton Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane LPL - LTN
    6h 33m
    £67–213
  8. Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Rochdale to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    6h 43m
    £95–353

Rochdale to Watford by train and tram

Calendar121Weekly Services
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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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 £21–40 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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