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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Oldham is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Oldham is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Oldham?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Clarendon Road and arriving at Barn Street via Black Boy PH, Airport Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Watford to Oldham?

The distance between Watford and Oldham is 174 miles. The road distance is 172 miles.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Oldham without a car is to train and line 83 bus which takes 3h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Watford to Oldham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Oldham bus from?

Watford to Oldham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Clarendon Road station.

Train, bus or fly from Watford to Oldham?

The best way to get from Watford to Oldham is to bus and line 737 bus and line 83 bus which takes 5h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £250 and takes 5h 43m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £180 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Watford to Oldham bus arrive?

Watford to Oldham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Black Boy PH station.

Can I drive from Watford to Oldham?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Oldham is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Watford to Oldham.

Where can I stay near Oldham?

There are 3747+ hotels available in Oldham.

Watford to Oldham - 7 ways to travel via train, line 83 bus, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Watford to Oldham by train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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

Train, line 83 bus
best
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Barn Streetbus 84 / ...
3h 22m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Bletchleytrain
2. Take the train from Bletchley to Coventrytrain
3. Take the train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 43m
£39–244
Bus, line 737 bus, line 83 bus
1. Take the bus from Clarendon Road to Black Boy PHbus 321 / ...
2. Take the bus from Black Boy PH to Airport Bus Stationbus 757
3. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737 / ...
4. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
5. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Barn Streetbus 84 / ...
5h 54m
Drive 171 mi
1. Drive from Watford to Oldhamcar 171 mi
3h 28m
£42–61
Fly from London Heathrow Airport, tram
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Oldham King Streettram
4h 12m
£59–198
Fly from Luton Airport
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
6h 13m
£56–173
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
6h 29m
£196–642

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

57Weekly Planes

1h 6mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 172.6 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Clarendon Road to Barn Street via Black Boy PH, Airport Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Watford Junction to Barn Street via Bletchley, Coventry, Manchester Piccadilly, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 5h 43m.

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