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Trip Overview

The average bus between Salford and Watford takes 5h 45m and the fastest bus takes 4h 42m. There is a bus service every few hours from Salford 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 45m
Duration
191 mi
Distance
£41
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Salford to Watford bus times

Buses run hourly between Salford and Watford. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Salford is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Watford at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK7h 13m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressGreen LineArriva UK7h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 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 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 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 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 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 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 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 35m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Salford 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.

Map of how to get from Salford to Watford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 191.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 4h.

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