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

The cheapest way to get from Salford to Watford is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 5h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salford to Watford is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £50 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Salford and Watford?

No, there is no direct bus from Salford station to Watford station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Watford Junction station via Milton Keynes Coachway, Airport Bus Station and Black Boy PH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Salford and Watford?

No, there is no direct train from Salford to Watford. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Watford Junction via Milton Keynes Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Salford to Watford?

The distance between Salford and Watford is 166 miles. The road distance is 179 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salford to Watford without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £50 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Salford to Watford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salford to Watford bus from?

Salford to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Salford to Watford train from?

Salford to Watford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Salford to Watford?

The best way to get from Salford to Watford is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 5h 51m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £230 and takes 3h 28m.

Where does the Salford to Watford bus arrive?

Salford to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Salford to Watford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Salford to Watford?

Yes, the driving distance between Salford to Watford is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Salford to Watford.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junctiontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2h 8m
£53–97
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
5h 51m
£31–57
Drive 178 mi
1. Drive from Salford to Watfordcar 178 mi
3h 11m
£45–64
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3h 28m
£62–221
Fly Manchester Airport to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
5h 26m
£63–159
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
5h 37m
£63–203
Fly Manchester Airport to London City Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
5h 51m
£212–349

Salford to Watford by train

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Distance: 165.4 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Watford Junction via Milton Keynes Central in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 4h.

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