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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Burnley is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Burnley is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Burnley?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Clarendon Road and arriving at Mechanics Institute via Black Boy PH, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Burnley?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Milton Keynes Central, Crewe and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Watford to Burnley?

The distance between Watford and Burnley is 215 miles. The road distance is 199.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Burnley without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £45 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Watford to Burnley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Burnley bus from?

Watford to Burnley bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Market Street station.

Where do I catch the Watford to Burnley train from?

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

Train or bus from Watford to Burnley?

The best way to get from Watford to Burnley is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £45 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 46m.

Where does the Watford to Burnley bus arrive?

Watford to Burnley bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Luton Station Interchange.

Where does the Watford to Burnley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Watford to Burnley?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Burnley is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Watford to Burnley.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Watford to Burnley?

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Where can I stay near Burnley?

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

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Train
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
4. Take the train from Preston to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
4h 13m
£46–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
7h 46m
£31–51
Drive 198.4 mi
1. Drive from Watford to Burnleycar 198.4 mi
3h 49m
£49–71
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
5h 11m
£71–269
Train, bus
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 bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus X43
4h 41m
£61–112
Line 321 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Luton Station Interchangebus 321
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Croft Street Schoolsbus 540
8h 39m
£35–97
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane LHR - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
7h 58m
£133–573
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
6h 58m
£98–353

Watford to Burnley by train

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Distance: 213.6 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Burnley Manchester Road via Milton Keynes Central, Crewe, and Preston in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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