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Compare train, flight, and bus for Watford to Manchester
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 bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. 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 bus costs an average of $53, and a flight costs an average of $74.
Distance: 147 miles (238 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$84 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $207 Average price | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Watford to Manchester:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Watford to Manchester costing on average $84.
A bus is $153 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Watford to Manchester costing on average $207.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 56m.
Bus takes on average 6h 32m.
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How to get from Watford to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Watford to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:39 AM4h26Watford1:05 PMManchester$531One-way0 transfers
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- 8:39 AM4h26Watford1:05 PMManchester$531One-way0 transfers
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- 8:39 AM4h26Watford1:05 PMManchester$531One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Watford to Manchester:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Watford to Manchester costing on average $84.
A bus is $153 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Watford to Manchester costing on average $207.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 56m.
Bus takes on average 6h 32m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Watford and Manchester as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Watford Junction (WFJ) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Manchester by flight.
- Travel with National Express, Uno, Arriva UK to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to Manchester by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 0 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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