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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Preston to Watford

Composite routes from Preston to Watford

Cheapest
30 min
Car
37 km.
from $2

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$265.81
Plane from Liverpool to Luton
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$253.16

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$329.10
Plane from Liverpool to Luton
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$303.79

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$354.42

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Preston Bus Station to London,
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Watford
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$107.59–$278.47
Train from Preston to Warrington
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$88.60

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Preston to Watford
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$120.25

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$44.30

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Watford?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Watford is to bus which costs $36.96 - $52.17 and takes 7h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Watford?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Watford is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $92.39 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Watford?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Watford station. However, there are services departing from Preston Bus Station and arriving at Watford Junction Railway Station via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and Black Boy PH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Watford?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Preston and arriving at Watford Junction. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Preston to Watford?

The distance between Preston and Watford is 319 km. The road distance is 328.9 km.

How do I travel from Preston to Watford without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Watford without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $92.39 - $239.13 .

How long does it take to get from Preston to Watford?

The train from Preston to Watford Junction takes 3h 18m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Preston to Watford bus from?

Preston to Watford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Preston Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Watford train from?

Preston to Watford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Watford?

The best way to get from Preston to Watford is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $92.39 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $36.96 - $52.17 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Preston to Watford bus arrive?

Preston to Watford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.

Where does the Preston to Watford train arrive?

Preston to Watford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Watford Junction station.

Can I drive from Preston to Watford?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Watford is 329 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Preston to Watford.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston to Watford?

Book your Preston to Watford train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Watford?

There are 11140+ hotels available in Watford. Prices start at $69.72 per night.
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