Watford to London via Milton Keynes

[DelayRepay]

Hi

Tomorrow I need to travel:

Watford > Milton Keynes (during the morning peak)
Milton Keynes > Euston (early afternoon, ideally the 12:37 Virgin service)
Euston > Watford (early evening)

I was going to buy a return from Watford to Milton Keynes, and a return from Watford to Euston, but I think this would mean I have to use a train that calls at Watford on the middle journey. I'd rather use one of the fast services as I'm a bit short of time.

Can anyone suggest the best tickets to buy please? I prioritise time over cost as someone else is paying... Minimising the length of the middle journey is my priority.

Thanks!

 

[RJ]

I'd suggest the following tickets, if you're prepared to wait until after 19:01 to leave London;

1. Anytime Day Single from North Wembley to Milton Keynes - £17.80
2. Off Peak Day Return from Milton Keynes to London (Any Permitted) - £22.50

Total: £40.30

If you don't wish to be restricted on your return journey to Watford Junction, you can pay an extra £3.20 for an Off Peak Day Return from Milton Keynes to Cricklewood (Any Permitted) - £25.70

 

[Romilly]

Hi

I was going to buy a return from Watford to Milton Keynes, and a return from Watford to Euston, but I think this would mean I have to use a train that calls at Watford on the middle journey.

I agree with this. One option would be separate tickets for each leg: there's still a £12 advance on the 1247 MKC-EUS. But Watford Junction to MKC in the morning would be £18.30 (but the 0803 only takes 21 minutes). In the evening, a single would be £9.50 for Euston to Watford Junction (or £7.90 on Oyster PAYG).

 

[DelayRepay]

Thanks both for your suggestions.

I am going to follow RJ's advice - I'd rather not get the Advance just in case I get delayed.

A combination of tickets involving Wembley and Cricklewood will make for an interesting expenses claim

Thanks again - appreciate your help.

 

[tractakid]

I believe I have a cheaper option for the WFJ-MK leg. Journey planner approved. I'll send a PM?