Manchester to Watford Buses

Manchester to Watford buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Watford takes 5h 49m 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.

5h 49m
Duration: 207 mi
Distance: £35
Average price: Hourly
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Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus Uk023 / ...

4h 43m

£31–41

Manchester to Watford bus times

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 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

2:45 AM → 9:00 AM
6h 15m • 3 changes
5:15 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 31m • 3 changes
5:45 AM → 12:28 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:00 PM
5h • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

2:45 AM → 9:00 AM
6h 15m • 3 changes
5:15 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 31m • 3 changes
5:45 AM → 12:28 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:00 PM
5h • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

2:45 AM → 9:00 AM
6h 15m • 3 changes
5:15 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 31m • 3 changes
5:45 AM → 12:28 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:00 PM
5h • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

2:45 AM → 9:00 AM
6h 15m • 3 changes
4:45 AM → 10:46 AM
6h 1m • 3 changes
5:45 AM → 11:00 AM
5h 15m • 3 changes
7:05 AM → 12:28 PM
5h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

2:45 AM → 8:49 AM
6h 4m • 3 changes
5:10 AM → 10:33 AM
5h 23m • 3 changes
6:05 AM → 11:04 AM
4h 59m • 3 changes
6:10 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 26m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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

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.

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Manchester to Watford bus times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

2:45 AM → 9:00 AM

5:15 AM → 10:46 AM

5:45 AM → 12:28 PM

9:00 AM → 2:00 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

2:45 AM → 9:00 AM

5:15 AM → 10:46 AM

5:45 AM → 12:28 PM

9:00 AM → 2:00 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

2:45 AM → 9:00 AM

5:15 AM → 10:46 AM

5:45 AM → 12:28 PM

9:00 AM → 2:00 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

2:45 AM → 9:00 AM

4:45 AM → 10:46 AM

5:45 AM → 11:00 AM

7:05 AM → 12:28 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

2:45 AM → 8:49 AM

5:10 AM → 10:33 AM

6:05 AM → 11:04 AM

6:10 AM → 11:36 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)

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