Rome2Rio

How to get fromWatford to Yorkby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to York

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2h 32m
    £56–127

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Yorkbus bus Ukn14
    7h 5m
    £24–43

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from High Street to Hatfield stationbus bus 602
    2. Take the train from Stevenage to Yorktrain train London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
    4h 56m
    £63–95

  4. Drive 189.1 mi

    1. Drive from Watford to Yorkcar car 189.1 mi
    3h 16m
    £46–66

  5. Fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    4h 15m
    £76–297

  6. Bus via Finchley Road Station

    1. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Rail Stationbus bus 561
    6h 52m
    £48–113

  7. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain train
    5h 4m
    £80–293

  8. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane LHR - LBA
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain train
    6h 40m
    £110–573

Watford to York by train and foot

Calendar406Weekly Services
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Watford to York.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 205.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to York every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £65–90 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Grand Central Trains also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Finchley Road Station to Rail Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

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

More Questions & Answers