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

The cheapest way to get from Handforth to Watford is to bus which costs £19 - £65 and takes 6h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Handforth to Watford is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £45 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Handforth and Watford?

No, there is no direct bus from Handforth to Watford. However, there are services departing from St James' Way and arriving at Town Hall via Manchester Airport The Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Handforth and Watford?

No, there is no direct train from Handforth to Watford. However, there are services departing from Handforth and arriving at Watford Junction via Wilmslow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Handforth to Watford?

The distance between Handforth and Watford is 161 miles. The road distance is 160.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Handforth to Watford without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Handforth to Watford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Handforth to Watford bus from?

Handforth to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.

Where do I catch the Handforth to Watford train from?

Handforth to Watford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wilmslow station.

Train, bus or fly from Handforth to Watford?

The best way to get from Handforth to Watford is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £65 and takes 6h 2m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £210 and takes 4h 3m.

Where does the Handforth to Watford bus arrive?

Handforth to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Handforth to Watford train arrive?

Handforth to Watford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Watford Junction station.

Can I drive from Handforth to Watford?

Yes, the driving distance between Handforth to Watford is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Handforth to Watford.

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

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Where can I stay near Watford?

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Handforth to Watford - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wilmslow to Watford JunctionManchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
2h 46m
£50–101
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Station120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station210 / ...
6h 2m
£20–65
Drive 159.9 mi
1. Drive from Handforth to Watford159.9 mi
3h 5m
£40–58
Fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
4h 3m
£62–210
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Paddock South to Bus Station130
2. Take the train from Macclesfield to Milton Keynes Central
3. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junction
3h 47m
£62–276
Train, line 321 bus
1. Take the train from Stockport to Nottingham
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Kettering
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton
4. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Beechen Grove321
6h 33m
£58–150
Fly to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)MAN - LTN
6h 20m
£67–162
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)MAN - LCY
6h 23m
£215–482

Handforth to Watford by train

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Distance: 160.1 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wilmslow to Watford Junction twice daily. Tickets cost £45–95 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St James' Way to Town Hall via Manchester Airport The Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 3 in around 6h 2m.

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