What is the cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Watford?

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Watford is to bus and train which costs £45 - £110 and takes 8h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blackpool to Watford?

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Watford is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Watford?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Watford station. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Watford Junction station via Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Airport Bus Station and Black Boy PH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Watford?

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 29m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Watford?

The distance between Blackpool and Watford is 209 miles. The road distance is 217.8 miles.

How do I travel from Blackpool to Watford without a car?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Watford without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £45 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Blackpool to Watford?

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Blackpool to Watford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Watford bus from?

Blackpool to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Watford train from?

Blackpool to Watford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Watford?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Watford is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 37m.

Where does the Blackpool to Watford bus arrive?

Blackpool to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Blackpool to Watford train arrive?

Blackpool to Watford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Milton Keynes Central station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Watford?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Watford is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Blackpool to Watford.

How do I get a train ticket from Blackpool to Watford?

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Where can I stay near Watford?

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Blackpool to Watford - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Blackpool to Watford by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junctiontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
3h 29m
£47–135
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
7h 37m
£45–114
Drive 216.5 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Watfordcar 216.5 mi
3h 51m
£53–77
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4h 40m
£78–282
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junctiontrain
4h 10m
£75–143
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Blackpool to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bletchleytrain
3. Take the train from Bletchley to Watford Junctiontrain
8h 8m
£48–110
Train to Liverpool, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huytontrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
6h 34m
£74–218
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huytontrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LPL - LHR
6h 52m
£130–486

Blackpool to Watford by train

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Distance: 207.9 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Watford Junction station via Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Airport Bus Station, and Black Boy PH in around 7h 37m.

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