What is the cheapest way to get from York to Watford?

The cheapest way to get from York to Watford is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from York to Watford?

The fastest way to get from York to Watford is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £55 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between York and Watford?

No, there is no direct bus from York station to Watford. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Town Hall via Heathrow Terminal 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

Is there a direct train between York and Watford?

No, there is no direct train from York to Watford. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Watford Junction via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from York to Watford?

The distance between York and Watford is 207 miles. The road distance is 191.3 miles.

How do I travel from York to Watford without a car?

The best way to get from York to Watford without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £55 - £120.

How long does it take to get from York to Watford?

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from York to Watford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Watford bus from?

York to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the York to Watford train from?

York to Watford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Watford?

The best way to get from York to Watford is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the York to Watford bus arrive?

York to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the York to Watford train arrive?

York to Watford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from York to Watford?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Watford is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from York to Watford.

How do I get a train ticket from York to Watford?

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Where can I stay near Watford?

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York to Watford - 8 ways to travel via train, line 301 bus, and line 602 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2h 28m
£57–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 801
6h 19m
£35–57
Train, line 301 bus, line 602 bus
1. Take the train from York to Stevenagetrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Albans City stationbus 301 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Albans City station to High Streetbus 602
4h 45m
£60–82
Drive 190.2 mi
1. Drive from York to Watfordcar 190.2 mi
3h 14m
£48–69
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4h 46m
£81–272
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from York to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Watford Junctiontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
3h 30m
£84–157
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
4h 30m
£76–311
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LBA - LTN
6h 28m
£74–171

York to Watford by train and foot

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Distance: 205.7 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from York to King's Cross every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Grand Central Trains also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Rail Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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