Cheapest price
$86
Average price
$108
Fastest journey
2 h 27 m
Average duration
2 h 29 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
238 km
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.
The average ticket from Watford to Manchester will cost around $108 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.
It's difficult to get from Watford to Manchester without transferring at least once.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Watford to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.
Most popular Train | Flight |
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€113 Average price Cheapest | €138 Average price |
3h 33m Average duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() ![]() ![]() | On time 7:18 AM Watford High Street (WFH) | 2h47 | 10:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | On time 7:26 AM Bushey (BSH) | 2h39 | 10:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 7:38 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 2h27 | 10:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 8:26 AM Bushey (BSH) | 2h39 | 11:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | On time 8:28 AM Watford High Street (WFH) | 2h37 | 11:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | On time 8:38 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 2h27 | 11:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 9:26 AM Bushey (BSH) | 2h39 | 12:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | On time 9:28 AM Watford High Street (WFH) | 2h37 | 12:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | On time 9:38 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 2h27 | 12:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 9:56 AM Bushey (BSH) | 3h09 | 1:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | On time 10:28 AM Watford High Street (WFH) | 2h37 | 1:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | On time 10:38 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 2h27 | 1:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | On time 10:43 AM Watford High Street (WFH) | 3h22 | 2:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | On time 11:30 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 2h35 | 2:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
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Distance 147 miles (238 km) |
Average train duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€40) |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 05:14 |
Last train 19:30 |
Travel from Watford to Manchester from $52 (€42) with Omio’s train partners Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and West Midlands Trains! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular journey for you.
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Train information from Watford to Manchester with Virgin Trains:
Passengers board the train most frequently from Watford Junction, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Manchester Piccadilly, located 0.5 miles (767 m) away from the city centre.
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