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There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Watford by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Preston to Watford Junctiontrain train Preston - London Euston / ...
    3h 19m
    £35–120

  2. Drive 201.4 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Watfordcar car 201.4 mi
    3h 25m
    £50–73

  3. 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
    £65–219

  4. 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 16m
    £68–190

  5. 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 18m
    £117–378

Preston to Watford by train

Calendar45Weekly Trains
Duration3h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Preston, England and Watford, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Watford Junction every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.

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