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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Salford is to bus which costs £29 - £55 and takes 6h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Salford is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £55 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Salford?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Salford. However, there are services departing from Clarendon Road and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Black Boy PH and London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Salford?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to Salford. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Milton Keynes Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Watford to Salford?

The distance between Watford and Salford is 166 miles. The road distance is 173.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Salford without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Watford to Salford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Salford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Watford to Salford train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Watford to Salford?

The best way to get from Watford to Salford is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 6h 2m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £260 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Watford to Salford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Watford to Salford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Watford to Salford?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Salford is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Watford to Salford.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Watford to Salford by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Centraltrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
2h 39m
£56–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
6h 2m
£30–53
Drive 172.6 mi
1. Drive from Watford to Salfordcar 172.6 mi
3h 25m
£42–61
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 25m
£61–252
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 Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
6h 47m
£34–82
Fly from Luton Airport
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
5h 40m
£59–141
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
6h 2m
£213–413
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
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
4h 55m
£112–257

Watford to Salford by train

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Distance: 165.4 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Manchester Piccadilly via Milton Keynes Central in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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