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Manchester to Watford Junction buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Watford Junction takes 5h 46m and the fastest bus takes 4h 42m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester to Watford Junction. 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 46m
Duration
191 mi
Distance
£39
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus via Milton Keynes

best
  1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 541 / ...
5h 51m
£29–56

Manchester to Watford Junction bus times

Buses run hourly between Manchester and Watford Junction. 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 Junction at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK5h 9m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK5h 1m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK5h 43m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK5h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK6h 15m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK5h 31m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressGreen LineUno6h 43m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK5h • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK6h 15m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK5h 31m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressGreen LineUno6h 43m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK5h • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK6h 15m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK5h 31m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressGreen LineUno6h 43m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK5h • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK6h 15m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK6h 1m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK5h 15m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressGreen LineUno5h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK6h 4m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 191.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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

National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway hourly. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 4h.

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