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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Blackburn is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 7h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Blackburn is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 46m and costs £40 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Finchley Road / O2 Centre and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Blackburn via Milton Keynes Central, Crewe and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Watford to Blackburn?

The distance between Watford and Blackburn is 204 miles. The road distance is 196.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Blackburn without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 46m and costs £40 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Watford to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Blackburn bus from?

Watford to Blackburn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where do I catch the Watford to Blackburn train from?

Watford to Blackburn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Watford Junction station.

Train, bus or fly from Watford to Blackburn?

The best way to get from Watford to Blackburn is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 46m and costs £40 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 7h 8m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Watford to Blackburn bus arrive?

Watford to Blackburn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Watford to Blackburn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Watford to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Blackburn is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Watford to Blackburn.

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

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Where can I stay near Blackburn?

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
3h 46m
£43–156
Bus via Milton Keynes
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Stationbus 540
7h 11m
£39–102
Bus
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 8m
£42–89
Drive 195.6 mi
1. Drive from Watford to Blackburncar 195.6 mi
3h 56m
£48–69
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
4h 21m
£69–268
Train
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Blackburntrain
4h
£66–127
Fly Luton Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
6h 36m
£67–167
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
5h 52m
£120–278
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
7h 29m
£120–491

Watford to Blackburn by train

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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 Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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