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There are 7 ways to get from Bolton to Watford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junctiontrain train Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
    3h 10m
    £59–115

  2. Line 8 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus bus 8
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus bus Uk023 / ...
    6h 45m
    £33–77

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 540
    5h 49m
    £37–92

  4. Drive 187.5 mi

    1. Drive from Bolton to Watfordcar car 187.5 mi
    3h 18m
    £46–66

  5. Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3h 35m
    £60–259

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to Luton Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane MAN - LTN
    5h 37m
    £61–157

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to Luton Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane LPL - LTN
    6h 10m
    £63–214

Bolton to Watford by train

Calendar123Weekly Trains
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 176.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Watford Junction via Manchester Piccadilly and Milton Keynes Central in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bolton Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachway 3 times a day. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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