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Trip Overview

The average bus between Watford and Manchester takes 6h and the fastest bus takes 4h 58m. There is a bus service every few hours from Watford 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.

6h
Duration
194 mi
Distance
£50
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
5h 59m
£37–92

Watford to Manchester bus times

Buses run hourly between Watford and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 1:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Watford is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Manchester at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Black Boy PH and take an average of 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 194.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h

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

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.

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