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Compare train, coach and flight for Preston to Watford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Watford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 282 km
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3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Watford from Preston by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Preston to Watford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Watford:
A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Watford costing on average £42.
A coach is £31 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Watford costing on average £65.
Other travel options to Watford take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 39m.
Coach takes on average 7h 27m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 2 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Watford as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Watford Junction (WFJ).
- Coaches mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Hemel Hempstead, Bridge Street.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Watford by coach.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Watford by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper.
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