Banbury to Watford Junction

[BanburyBlue]

Hi,

I need to go from Banbury to Watford Junction on Wednesday. I was assuming Banbury - London - Watford Junction, would be more sensible than Banbury - Coventry - Watford Junction?

I think the last time I did it, I went from Marylebone to Euston, but is there any reason I couldn't use the Bakerloo northbound and catch an Overground service from one of the interchange stations between Queens Park and Harrow and Wealdstone?

Anything I need to be aware of in terms of ticket choices etc.

Thanks.

 

[BanburyBlue]

As a supplementary question - with an off-peak day return, is there any reason I couldn't get a train to Wembley Stadium, then walk to Wembley Central and pick up the Overground from there?

Not sure if this works timetable wise yet, but I thought it may save the run into Marylebone?

 

[Metroman62]

As a supplementary question - with an off-peak day return, is there any reason I couldn't get a train to Wembley Stadium, then walk to Wembley Central and pick up the Overground from there?

Not sure if this works timetable wise yet, but I thought it may save the run into Marylebone?

The overground service to Watford Junction is roughly every 20 minutes and stop s all stations, so it can be a slow journey compared to a service from Euston which is fast or limited stop to Watford.

 

[bb21]

I don't see why either would be a problem.

 

[BanburyBlue]

Just done some checking. Travel times are fairly even if you travel from Marylebone using the Bakerloo, or go to Euston and catch a quick train from there.
However, assuming the walk from Wembley Stadium to Wembley Central is only 5-10 mins (looks quite close on the map), then you can get a significant time saving travelling using this method.

But wasn't sure if I would be allowed to use the Wembley Stadium to Wembley Central route - so thanks bb21.

 

[bb21]

You can use the Wembley walk as that is effectively stopping/starting short on your legs into and out of London respectively.

 

[BanburyBlue]

You can use the Wembley walk as that is effectively stopping/starting short on your legs into and out of London respectively.

Thanks. Certainly on the way there it makes things a lot easier. Can get the 07.50 direct from Banbury to Wembley Stadium - 10 min walk to Wembley Central, be in Watford Junction by 09.50.

 

[njr001]

If you choose to travel using the Overground for your last leg you may find Watford High Street more convenient rather than Watford Junction depending on your ultimate destination.

 

[BanburyBlue]

Thanks. I’ve checked the map and Watford Junction looks closer.

If I take the Bakerloo option, are some stations easier as Bakerloo to Overground interchange stations between Queens Park and Harrow & Wealdstone?

And any suggestions for good brekkie cafes near Watford Junction?

 

[yorkie]

If I take the Bakerloo option, are some stations easier as Bakerloo to Overground interchange stations between Queens Park and Harrow & Wealdstone?

Same platform in all cases