There are 7 ways to get from Watford to West Yorkshire by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgatetrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
3h 35m£60–113Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk014 / ...
6h 46m£31–51Drive 169.8 mi
- Drive from Watford to West Yorkshirecar 169.8 mi
2h 50m£43–62Fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Dewsburytrain
5h 2m£71–278Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain Reading - Leeds / ...
4h 11m£74–146Line 321 bus, bus, train
- Take the bus from Market Street to Luton Station Interchangebus 321
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the train from Nottingham to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
8h 19m£40–73Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane LHR - LBA
7h 28m£143–406
Watford to West Yorkshire by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Watford to West Yorkshire is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Watford to West Yorkshire is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford to West Yorkshire. However, there are services departing from Clarendon Road and arriving at Grange Road via Black Boy PH, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Watford to West Yorkshire. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Watford and West Yorkshire is 200 miles. The road distance is 170.8 miles.
The best way to get from Watford to West Yorkshire without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Watford to West Yorkshire, including transfers.
Watford to West Yorkshire bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.
Watford to West Yorkshire train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
The best way to get from Watford to West Yorkshire is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 46m, you could also fly, which costs £140 - £410 and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between Watford, England and West Yorkshire, England?
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–220
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140–370
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £210–550
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140–370
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £210–550
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–300
- Website
- jet2.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £200–400
Train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Airport to Dewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–75
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Nottingham to Wakefield Kirkgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Market Street to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Watford to West Yorkshire bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Watford to West Yorkshire train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watford to West Yorkshire is 171 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Watford to West Yorkshire.
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