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Compare train 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 train, with an average ticket price of £63 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 22m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £63, while a train costs an average of £63.
Distance: 282 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£63 Average Price Cheapest | £55 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Watford:
A train is £25 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Watford costing on average £88.
Other travel options to Watford take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 22m.
You'll arrive about 49m sooner (2h 52m by train vs 3h 41m by car). Tickets start at around £63 compared to roughly £55 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Watford:
A train is £25 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Watford costing on average £88.
Other travel options to Watford take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 22m.
- Around 18 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 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 London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Watford by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper.
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