The average bus between Manchester and Watford takes 5h 46m and the fastest bus takes 4h 42m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester to Watford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Manchester and Watford. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Watford at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 23m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Watford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Watford. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Watford station via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
Manchester to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.
Book your Manchester to Watford bus tickets online with National Express, Green Line and 2 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Watford is 238.1 km. The road distance is 333 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) hourly. Tickets cost £21–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.