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Compare train 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 prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a flight costs an average of $87.
Distance: 147 miles (238 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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$47 Average price Cheapest | $201 Average price |
3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Watford is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Watford:
A train is $78 (€63) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Watford costing on average $87 (€70).
Other travel options to Watford take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 58m.
- Around 22 trains per day.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 10 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Watford Junction (WFJ).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Watford by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Watford by flight.
- Travel with National Express to go to Watford by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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