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Cheap train tickets from Watford to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Sep 24

Cheapest

€58

Average

€86

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Watford to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

07:48AM4h16

Watford High Street

12:04PMManchester Piccadilly

€581One-way

1 transfer

09:11AM2h53

Watford Junction

12:04PMManchester Piccadilly

€881One-way

1 transfer

08:58AM3h06

Watford High Street

12:04PMManchester Piccadilly

€881One-way

2 transfers

09:27AM3h35

Bushey

01:02PMManchester Piccadilly

€981One-way

1 transfer

08:48AM4h14

Watford High Street

01:02PMManchester Piccadilly

€981One-way

1 transfer

Train schedule from Watford to Manchester

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, September 24

08:07AM2h54

Watford Junction

11:01AMManchester Piccadilly

1 transfer

08:48AM4h14

Watford High Street

01:02PMManchester Piccadilly

1 transfer

08:56AM3h08

Bushey

12:04PMManchester Piccadilly

2 transfers

08:58AM3h06

Watford High Street

12:04PMManchester Piccadilly

2 transfers

09:11AM2h53

Watford Junction

12:04PMManchester Piccadilly

1 transfer

09:27AM3h35

Bushey

01:02PMManchester Piccadilly

1 transfer

09:28AM3h34

Watford High Street

01:02PMManchester Piccadilly

2 transfers

09:36AM3h26

Watford Junction

01:02PMManchester Piccadilly

1 transfer

09:45AM4h05

Watford Junction

01:50PMManchester Piccadilly

1 transfer

09:48AM4h02

Watford High Street

01:50PMManchester Piccadilly

1 transfer

09:50AM4h00

Bushey

01:50PMManchester Piccadilly

1 transfer

09:56AM3h06

Bushey

01:02PMManchester Piccadilly

2 transfers

09:58AM3h47

Watford High Street

01:45PMManchester Piccadilly

2 transfers

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Fastest train times from Watford to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Sep 24

Fastest Journey

2 h 53 m

Average

3 h 1 m

Trains per day

Distance

238 km

It's difficult to get from Watford to Manchester without transferring at least once.

Fastest

09:11AM2h53

Watford Junction

12:04PMManchester Piccadilly

€881One-way

1 transfer

08:07AM2h54

Watford Junction

11:01AMManchester Piccadilly

€881One-way

1 transfer

09:56AM3h06

Bushey

01:02PMManchester Piccadilly

€881One-way

2 transfers

08:58AM3h06

Watford High Street

12:04PMManchester Piccadilly

€881One-way

2 transfers

08:56AM3h08

Bushey

12:04PMManchester Piccadilly

€881One-way

2 transfers

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Overview: Train from Watford to Manchester

	Distance	148 miles (238 km)
	Average train ticket price	$13 (€11)
	Train frequency	16 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there is 1 direct train a day
	Train providers	Cross Country or Avanti West Coast

Trains from Watford to Manchester cover the 148 miles (238 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 21 min with our travel partners like Cross Country or Avanti West Coast. Normally, there are 16 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $1 (€1), but the average price of train tickets is $13 (€11). Travelers depart most frequently from Watford Junction and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.

Train providers: CrossCountry from Watford to Manchester trains

You can travel by train to Manchester from Watford with CrossCountry. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Manchester from Watford. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

FAQs: Trains from Watford to Manchester

FAQs: Travel by train from Watford to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Watford to Manchester.

Cheap train tickets from Watford to Manchester can start from as little as $1 (€1) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Watford to Manchester is $13 (€11); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to Manchester from Watford is on average 2 h 21 min for the 148 mile (238 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Watford and Manchester by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Watford to Manchester leaves at 5: 55 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Watford to Manchester leaves at 10: 08 PM.

There are 16 trains a day from Watford to Manchester which require at least one change with Cross Country or Avanti West Coast. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Watford to Manchester, you can count on Cross Country or Avanti West Coast for the best way to get you to Manchester. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service from Watford to Manchester and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 08 PM.

When departing from Watford, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Watford Junction, Watford High Street and Watford North. When arriving in Manchester, you can end your route in train stations like Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Airport and Manchester Victoria.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Watford Junction, which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Manchester Piccadilly, located 0.6 miles (954 m) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a train from Watford to Manchester is July.

Yes, you can take a flight from Watford to Manchester.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Watford

Manchester

Watford Junction is the most popular Watford railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Watford for your trip to Manchester.

Watford Junction Shopping

Amenities at station

Shopping

Parking

ATM

Accessibility

Address

Watford Junction station, Station Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1EU

Phone Number

+44 3301235247

Public transit options for Watford Junction

Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from bay 1 of the bus station at the side of the railway station.

Watford High Street Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

ATM

Accessibility

Address

Watford High Street station, 182 Watford High Street, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 2NW

Phone Number

+44 343 222 1234

Public transit options for Watford High Street

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop An in Lower High Street for northbound services to Watford Junction Use Bus stop B in Lower High Street for southbound services to Harrow & Wealdstone
Metro: Watford London Underground station (Metropolitan line) is approximately 34 minutes' walk away

Watford North Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

Accessibility

Address

Watford North station, Bushey Mill Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 7DS

Public transit options for Watford North

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Watford - Public Service bus stop A/Rail Replacement bus stop on Bushey Mill Lane between level crossing and junction of Southfield Avenue. Towards St Albans - Public Service bus stop B/Rail Replacement bus stop on Bushey Mill Lane between level crossing and opposite Sandown Road junction.

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