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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Watford takes 5h 58m and the fastest bus takes 5h 2m. There is a bus service every few hours from Manchester to Watford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 58m
Duration
192 mi
Distance
£48
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus via Milton Keynes

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  1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 541 / ...
6h
£37–89

Manchester to Watford bus times

Buses run hourly between Manchester and Watford. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Watford at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 5h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 191.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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

National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 4h.

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