The average bus between Salford and Watford takes 5h 50m and the fastest bus takes 4h 47m. 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.
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 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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.
No, there is no direct bus from Salford to Watford. However, there are services departing from Salford station and arriving at Watford station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
Salford to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Salford to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
The distance between Salford and Watford is 240.6 km. The road distance is 308 km.
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 4h.