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

The cheapest way to get from Darwen to Watford is to bus via Milton Keynes which costs £35 - £95 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darwen to Watford is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Darwen and Watford?

No, there is no direct bus from Darwen to Watford. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Finchley Road / O2 Centre via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Darwen and Watford?

No, there is no direct train from Darwen to Watford. However, there are services departing from Darwen and arriving at Watford Junction via Victoria, Manchester Piccadilly and Milton Keynes Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Darwen to Watford?

The distance between Darwen and Watford is 187 miles. The road distance is 196.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Darwen to Watford without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Darwen to Watford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darwen to Watford bus from?

Darwen to Watford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Darwen to Watford train from?

Darwen to Watford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Darwen station.

Train, bus or fly from Darwen to Watford?

The best way to get from Darwen to Watford is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 6h 52m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Darwen to Watford bus arrive?

Darwen to Watford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where does the Darwen to Watford train arrive?

Darwen to Watford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.

Can I drive from Darwen to Watford?

Yes, the driving distance between Darwen to Watford is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Darwen to Watford.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darwen to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junctiontrain
3h 50m
£65–124
Bus via Milton Keynes
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Town Centre to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540
6h 55m
£38–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 52m
£45–109
Drive 195.7 mi
1. Drive from Darwen to Watfordcar 195.7 mi
3h 33m
£48–69
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Darwen to Boltontrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4h 18m
£66–262
Fly Manchester Airport to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
6h 19m
£65–154
Train to Liverpool, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
6h 51m
£72–222
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darwen to Boltontrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
4. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Watford Junctiontrain
6h 6m
£119–271

Darwen to Watford by train and tram

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Distance: 186 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, England and Watford, England?

You can take a train from Darwen to Watford Junction via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, and Milton Keynes Central in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centre hourly. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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