There are 8 ways to get from Watford to Oldham by train, bus, car, plane, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, line 83 bus
best- Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Barn Streetbus 84 / ...
3h 23m£58–109Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
6h 43m£41–99Drive 171 mi
- Drive from Watford to Oldhamcar 171 mi
3h 28m£42–60Fly from London Heathrow Airport, tram
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the tram from Victoria to Oldham King Streettram
4h 5m£63–254Train
- Take the train from Watford Junction to Bletchleytrain
- Take the train from Bletchley to Coventrytrain
- Take the train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 48m£78–146Fly from Luton Airport
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
6h 28m£61–143Fly from London City Airport
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
6h 48m£216–400Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly, tram
- Take the train from Watford Junction to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the tram from Victoria to Oldham King Streettram
5h 41m£114–254
Watford to Oldham by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watford to Oldham is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Watford to Oldham is to train and line 83 bus which takes 3h 23m and costs £55 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Clarendon Road and arriving at Barn Street via Black Boy PH, Airport Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Watford to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Bletchley and Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Watford and Oldham is 174 miles. The road distance is 172 miles.
The best way to get from Watford to Oldham without a car is to train and line 83 bus which takes 3h 23m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Watford to Oldham, including transfers.
Watford to Oldham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Watford to Oldham train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Watford Junction station.
The best way to get from Watford to Oldham is to bus which takes 6h 43m and costs £40 - £100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £150 and takes 5h 48m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Watford, England and Oldham, England?
National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Watford Junction to Barn Street via Bletchley, Coventry, Manchester Piccadilly, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 5h 48m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–200
Flights from London City Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £65–300
Flights from London City Airport to Manchester Airport via Isle Of Man
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £160–500
Flights from London City Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £70–300
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Luton Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- £70–160
Flights from Luton Airport to Manchester Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70–160
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from London City Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £65–300
Flights from London City Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £70–300
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from London City Airport to Manchester Airport via Isle Of Man
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £160–500
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London City Airport to Manchester Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–280
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Luton Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–27
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Watford Junction to Bletchley
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Bletchley to Coventry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from Victoria to Oldham King Street
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from Victoria to Oldham King Street
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Metrolink
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Watford Junction to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–65
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Barn Street
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- National Express
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Which London airport should I choose?
Read the travel guide
How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Watford to Oldham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Watford to Oldham train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Bletchley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Oldham is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Watford to Oldham.
Book your Watford to Oldham train tickets online with Omio.
There are 3906+ hotels available in Oldham.






























