The average bus between Watford Junction and Manchester takes 5h 55m and the fastest bus takes 4h 52m. There is a bus service every few hours from Watford Junction to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Watford Junction and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 1:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Watford Junction is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Manchester at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Black Boy PH and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Watford Junction to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford Junction to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
Watford Junction to Manchester bus services, operated by Uno, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Watford Junction to Manchester bus services, operated by Uno, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Watford Junction and Manchester is 237.3 km. The road distance is 312 km.
National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 3h 50m.