There are 9 ways to get from Blackpool to Watford by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Preston to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junctiontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
3h 31m£42–134Bus, train
- Take the bus from Blackpool to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bletchleytrain
- Take the train from Bletchley to Watford Junctiontrain
8h 15m£45–106Drive 216.5 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to Watfordcar 216.5 mi
3h 51m£54–77Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4h 45m£81–283Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junctiontrain
4h 10m£74–140Bus
- Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 424
8h 28m£51–119Train to Liverpool, fly to Luton Airport
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
- Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
6h 42m£71–225Train to Liverpool, fly to London Heathrow Airport
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
- Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LPL - LHR
6h 56m£125–507Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
- Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
6h 34m£130–302
Blackpool to Watford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Watford is to bus and train which costs £45 - £110 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Watford is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £40 - £140.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Watford. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Town Hall via Heathrow Terminal 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Watford. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Watford Junction via Preston and Milton Keynes Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Blackpool and Watford is 209 miles. The road distance is 217.8 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Watford without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £40 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Blackpool to Watford, including transfers.
Blackpool to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Watford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Watford is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £40 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 8h 28m.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Watford, England?
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Watford Junction via Preston and Milton Keynes Central in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Heathrow Central Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £45–120 and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Flights from Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £60–260
Flights from Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport via Isle Of Man
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £420–550
Flights from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Blackpool to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Blackpool to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Blackpool to Watford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Milton Keynes Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Watford is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Blackpool to Watford.
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