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

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train
    3h 46m
    £39–145

  2. Bus via Milton Keynes

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Stationbus bus 540
    7h 23m
    £36–63

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk023 / ...
    6h 44m
    £39–59

  4. Drive  195.6 mi

    1. Drive from Watford to Blackburncar car 195.6 mi
    3h 56m
    £49–71

  5. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain train
    4h 25m
    £67–275

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Blackburntrain train
    4h 5m
    £63–113

  7. Fly from Luton Airport

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LTN - MAN
    6h 36m
    £75–224

Watford to Blackburn by train

Calendar168Weekly Trains
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 202.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Blackburn via Milton Keynes Central, Crewe, and Preston in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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