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How to get fromPreston to Watfordby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Watford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Milton Keynes

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    1. Take the train from Preston to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train Preston - Milton Keynes Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junctiontrain train Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
    2h 33m
    £42–314

  2. Train

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    1. Take the train from Preston to Watford Junctiontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    3h 18m
    £35–130

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 540 / ...
    6h 12m
    £48–70

  4. Drive 201.4 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Watfordcar car 201.4 mi
    3h 25m
    £50–72

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3h 54m
    £57–219

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly to Luton Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane LPL - LTN
    6h 15m
    £79–211

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LPL - LHR
    6h 31m
    £118–379

Preston to Watford by train

Calendar59Weekly Trains
Duration2h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Preston, England and Watford, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Watford Junction via Milton Keynes Central in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stn to Beechen Grove via Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Airport Bus Station, and Black Boy PH in around 6h 12m.

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