How to Travel from

York to Watford

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain York Watford

Cheapest

By car (311 km)

3 h 12 min

311 km.

from $17

Other

Rideshare

3 h 12 min

311 km.

from $11.83

Train, Plane (Train to Leeds Bradford Airport)

6 h 39 min

260 km.

from $121.74

Train, Plane (Train to Ringway Airport)

5 h 14 min

260 km.

from $133.07

Train via Birmingham

3 h 31 min

260 km.

from $247.61

Train, Plane (Train to Newcastle)

5 h 11 min

260 km.

from $179.41

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:

ryanair.com/

Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Luton

Ave. Duration:

4h 30m

Frequency:

Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$43.31–$305.71

easyJet

Website:

easyjet.com/

Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Luton

Ave. Duration:

3h 35m

Frequency:

Monday

Estimated price:

$108.27–$394.87

British Airways

Website:

britishairways.com

Plane from Ringway Airport to Heathrow

Ave. Duration:

1h 9m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$63.69–$356.66

Plane from Newcastle to Heathrow

Ave. Duration:

1h 22m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$70.06–$573.20

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:

00 44 345 528 0253

Website:

avantiwestcoast.co.uk/

Train from Birmingham New Street to Watford

Ave. Duration:

1h 17m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$52.22–$165.59

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from York Road Station to Milton

Ave. Duration:

3h 47m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$38.21–$53.50

West Midlands Trains

Phone:

+44 333 311 0039

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/

Train from Birmingham New Street to Watford

Ave. Duration:

1h 56m

Frequency:

Hourly

Cross Country

Phone:

0344 736 9123

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from York to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

1h 52m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$89.16–$242.02

Train from York to Newcastle

Ave. Duration:

56 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$62.42–$152.85

Train from York to Leeds

Ave. Duration:

22 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$31.84–$48.40

LNER

Phone:

+44 345 722 5333

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

lner.co.uk/

Train from York to King's

Ave. Duration:

1h 48m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$140.12–$203.80

Train from York to Newcastle

Ave. Duration:

58 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$89.16–$127.38

Train from York to Leeds

Ave. Duration:

37 min

Frequency:

5 times a week

Estimated price:

$63.69–$95.53

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:

+44 345 600 1671

Website:

tpexpress.co.uk/

Train from York to Manchester

Ave. Duration:

1h 49m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$26.75–$63.69

Train from York to Newcastle

Ave. Duration:

1h 2m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$26.75–$70.06

Train from York to Leeds

Ave. Duration:

22 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$14.01–$36.94

Northern Rail

Phone:

+44 800 200 6060

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

northernrailway.co.uk/

Train from York to Leeds

Ave. Duration:

32 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$8.92–$12.10

Grand Central Trains

Phone:

+44 345 603 4852

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

grandcentralrail.com/

Train from York to King's

Ave. Duration:

1h 52m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$73.88–$80.25

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 $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 6h 7m.

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 14m and costs $70.65 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between York and Watford?

No, there is no direct bus from York station to Watford station. However, there are services departing from York Road Station and arriving at Watford Junction Railway Station via Milton Keynes Coachway, London Luton Airport and Black Boy PH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

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 King's Cross and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

How far is it from York to Watford?

The distance between York and Watford is 331 km. The road distance is 311.3 km.

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 14m and costs $70.65 - $239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 14m 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 York Road Station.

Where do I catch the York to Watford train from?

York to Watford train services, operated by 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 14m and costs $70.65 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the York to Watford bus arrive?

York to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the York to Watford train arrive?

York to Watford train services, operated by LNER, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from York to Watford?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Watford is 311 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m 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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Wembley Stadium

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Cassiobury Park

51°39′35″N 0°25′0″W / 51°N 0°W / 51; -0 Cassiobury Park is the principal public park in Watford, Hertfordshire, in England. It was created in 1909 from the purchase by Watford Borough Council of part of the estate of the Earls of Essex around Cassiobury House which was subsequently demolished in 1927. It comprises over 190 acres (77 ha) and extends from the A412 Rickmansworth Road in the east to the Grand Union Canal in the west, and lies to the south of the Watford suburb of Cassiobury, which was also created from the estate. The western part is a 62-acre (25 ha) Local Nature Reserve managed by the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust. The park hosts the free, weekly timed parkrun 5 km event every Saturday morning at 9 am, starting on the field near the Shepherds Road entrance to the park, and finishing by the bandstand.

British Museum

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Six ways to Travel from York to Watford

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

easyJet

British Airways

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

National Express

West Midlands Trains

Cross Country

LNER

TransPennine Express Service

Northern Rail

Grand Central Trains

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between York and Watford?

Is there a direct train between York and Watford?

How far is it from York to Watford?

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

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

Where do I catch the York to Watford bus from?

Where do I catch the York to Watford train from?

Train or bus from York to Watford?

Where does the York to Watford bus arrive?

Where does the York to Watford train arrive?

Can I drive from York to Watford?

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

Where can I stay near Watford?