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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Watford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Watford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $97 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $97, while a flight costs an average of $414.
Distance: 147 miles (238 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$97 Average price Cheapest | $414 Average price | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Manchester to Watford
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Watford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Watford:
A train is $317 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Watford costing on average $414.
Other travel options to Watford take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 55m.
You'll arrive about 51m sooner (2h 34m by train vs 3h 25m by car). Tickets start at around $97 compared to roughly $77 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.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Watford
How to get from Manchester to Watford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Watford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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C17837 · Y808479:06 AM 3h27 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 12:33 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) $28 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- L89647+C17837 · Y80847
9:06 AM 3h27 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 12:33 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) $28 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
- BA1369
2:55 PM 1h05 Manchester Airport 4:00 PM London Heathrow Airport $338 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- L89655+C17874 · Y80859
10:06 AM 3h27 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 1:33 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) $40 1 One-way 2 transfers - L89677+C18008 · Y80895
1:06 PM 3h27 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 4:33 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) $40 1 One-way 2 transfers - L89670+C18016 · Y80883
12:06 PM 3h27 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 3:33 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) $40 1 One-way 2 transfers
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BA89018:40 AM 7h20 Manchester Airport 4:00 PM London City Airport $418 1 One-way 1 transfer- BA1373
5:20 PM 1h05 Manchester Airport 6:25 PM London Heathrow Airport $444 1 One-way 0 transfers - BA1395+BA8901
8:40 AM 4h25 Manchester Airport 1:05 PM London Heathrow Airport $471 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Watford:
A train is $317 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Watford costing on average $414.
Other travel options to Watford take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 55m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Watford as scheduled services by train, bus, 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Watford Junction (WFJ).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Airport and arrive in Hemel Hempstead, Bridge Street.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Lumo to go to Watford by train.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to Watford by flight.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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