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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 €15. 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 €15, and a flight costs an average of €62.
Distance: 147 miles (238 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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€42 Average price Cheapest | €161 Average price |
3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Watford
Travel to Watford 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 Manchester to Watford.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Watford:
A train is $60 (€48) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Watford costing on average $78 (€62).
Other travel options to Watford take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 43m.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 9 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Watford Junction (WFJ).
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Watford by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Watford by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Watford by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 0 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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