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How to get fromWatford Junction to Sherwood Forestby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Watford Junction to Sherwood Forest by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
    3h 1m
    £70–153

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Victoria Bus Station to Visitor Centrebus bus Sa
    5h 55m
    £25–49

  3. Line 321 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Luton Station Interchangebus bus 321
    2. Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain train
    6h
    £60–100

  4. Drive 129.9 mi

    1. Drive from Watford Junction to Sherwood Forestcar car 129.9 mi
    2h 18m
    £32–46

  5. Bus, line 757 bus

    1. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Black Boy PHbus bus 321 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Black Boy PH to Luton Station Interchangebus bus 757
    3. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Victoria Bus Station to Fire Stationbus bus Sa
    6h 6m
    £32–66

Watford Junction to Sherwood Forest by train, bus, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Watford Junction, England and Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Retford every 2 hours. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Hull Trains also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Watford Junction station to Sherwood Forest via Black Boy PH, Luton Station Interchange, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Canal Street, Victoria Centre, Victoria Bus Station, and Fire Station in around 6h 6m.

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