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khib70

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A group of us are on a trip to London next weekend and are going to the football match in Watford on the Saturday.

I know you can get to Watford by various routes, but the fast LM service to Watford Junction looks the best option to me. (unless anyone knows better).
Is Oyster PAYG accepted on these services? If so, presumably one has to touch out of the tube and in again at Euston NR station?

And if anyone knows of any decent watering holes in Watford - that would also be much appreciated!

Thanks in advance for any help offered!
 
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yeah you would have to touch out on the tube or else you would get stuck and yes its valid to use Oyster on LM services to Watford

Where are you coming from as if its from the SW area then maybe using the Southern services up the WLL would be quicker for you than a schlep across town
 

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Oyster PAYG is valid as far as Watford Junction, and is considered a "TfL fare" so you wouldn't have the problem with the zone one "mixed mode" premium. You touch out as you leave Euston/Euston Square and touch in at Euston, touching out again on exit at Watford Junction.

It's a shorter walk from Watford High Street station, but the Overground isn't quite as pleasant a journey than on London Midland.

If you're a Birmingham fan it might be cheaper to go from Brum direct to Watford, then into London after the match.
 
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Depending on how many of you there are it could be cheaper to get paper tickets using Groupsave, rather then Oyster PAYG.

Also LM's Great Escape could be useful if you're travelling from further afield on London Midland.
 

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You will have to touch in and out, yes, but if you're quick enough (I think around 20 minutes) Oyster will join the 2 journies together and only charge one fare for the through journey.
 

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Thanks all who've responded so far for your advice. Will probably go with PAYG and Watford Junction. It could be a long uncomfortable haul on the Overground right enough. We're coming from Scotland on the Thursday so will be in London already on Saturday.
 

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Will probably go with PAYG and Watford Junction.
PAYG from or via Euston to Watford High St via Watford Jn is:
  • a perfectly valid journey, and
  • usually quicker than Euston to Watford High St by Overground, and
  • more convenient than Euston to Watford Jn because it takes you closer to the Vicarage Rd ground, and
  • less expensive than Euston to Watford Jn.
Touch in at Euston. Don't touch any validator when you change at Watford Jn. Touch out at Watford High St.
 

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This from a Watford supporters site:

As for pubs, there is the away fans only Oddfellows Arms (also known as Macs Bar) which’s address is:

14 Fearnley St
WATFORD, Hertfordshire WD18 0RD

A typical pub with a selection of lagers, ales, food and also has a BBQ in the garden when the weather permits. This is a 2 minute walk from the Chater Junior School and then another 2 minute walk to the ground, so perfect for those coming in that way. (See the map for reference as to where it is)

Other than this the usual away fans pub will be The Moons under Water (Wetherspoons) which you'll find easily, it's in the High Street and the first port of call as you come in from Watford Junction train station, a typical Wetherspoons pub with the odd ale, lots of cheap lager and cheap/cheerful food. (Depicted by the green spot on the map below)

For those who come in on the train and need a pint as soon as leaving the station, there's The Flag pub immediately on your right hand side as you come out the station, you can't miss it. It's well priced for food and drink, and has big screens/pool tables.

If you aren't so fussed about the colour wearing cheerful visitors and want to sample some real ale or a quieter pub then give the pubs near Watford Junction a try, theres a few to choose from all in close proximity.

The Escourt Arms, Escourt Tavern and the Wellington.

If you come out of Watford Junction and follow the road immediately on your left rather than up the main road (where the taxi rank is as described below) you'll find these easily.

Lastly, if you don't mind a bit more of a trek in search for good ales, then try the Southern Cross on Langley Road (WD17 4PP) or The Nascot on Stamford Rd (WD17 4QS), these are both a very short walk from Watford Junction, when you come out of the concourse, turn right and head up the road to the traffic lights/crossroads and go straight across down Langley Rd, both pubs are a 2 minute walk down there.
 

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The Wetherspoons has always been full of away fans when we've been to Vicarage Road. Good selection of chip shops etc in a parade of shops near the ground. If I remember rightly and it hasn't been updated, the away end facilities are dire; no bar, one hatch serving pies and pretty cramped bogs.
 
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