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Trip Overview

The average bus between Watford and Salford takes 6h 2m and the fastest bus takes 4h 38m. There is a bus service every few hours from Watford to Salford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 2m
Duration
211 mi
Distance
£38
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Watford to Salford bus times

Buses run hourly between Watford and Salford. The earliest departure is at 1:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Watford is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Salford at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Finchley Road station and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Arriva UKGreen LineNational ExpressNational Express5h 27m • 3 changes
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    Arriva UKGreen LineNational ExpressNational Express6h 8m • 3 changes
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    Arriva UKArriva UKNational ExpressNational Express5h 21m • 3 changes
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    Arriva UKGreen LineNational ExpressNational Express6h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Arriva UKGreen LineNational ExpressNational Express6h • 3 changes
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    Arriva UKGreen LineNational ExpressNational Express5h 27m • 3 changes
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    Arriva UKGreen LineNational ExpressNational Express6h 8m • 3 changes
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    Arriva UKArriva UKNational ExpressNational Express5h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Arriva UKGreen LineNational ExpressNational Express6h • 3 changes
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    Arriva UKGreen LineNational ExpressNational Express5h 35m • 3 changes
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    Arriva UKGreen LineNational ExpressNational Express6h 10m • 3 changes
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    Arriva UKGreen LineNational ExpressNational Express5h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Arriva UKGreen LineNational ExpressNational Express6h • 3 changes
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    Arriva UKGreen LineNational ExpressNational Express5h 48m • 3 changes
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    Arriva UKGreen LineNational ExpressNational Express6h 33m • 3 changes
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    Arriva UKGreen LineNational ExpressNational Express6h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Arriva UKGreen LineNational ExpressNational Express6h • 3 changes
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    Arriva UKGreen LineNational ExpressNational Express6h 8m • 3 changes
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    Arriva UKArriva UKNational ExpressNational Express5h 21m • 3 changes
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    Arriva UKGreen LineNational ExpressNational Express6h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Arriva UKGreen LineNational ExpressNational Express6h • 3 changes
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    Arriva UKGreen LineNational ExpressNational Express6h 8m • 3 changes
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    Arriva UKArriva UKNational ExpressNational Express5h 21m • 3 changes
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    Arriva UKGreen LineNational ExpressNational Express6h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Arriva UKGreen LineNational ExpressNational Express6h • 3 changes
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    Arriva UKGreen LineNational ExpressNational Express6h 8m • 3 changes
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    Arriva UKArriva UKNational ExpressNational Express5h 21m • 3 changes
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    Arriva UKGreen LineNational ExpressNational Express6h 15m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Watford to Salford? 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.

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  • Distance: 211 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange every 3 hours. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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