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Compare train, flight, and bus for Watford to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Watford to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €79 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 56m. 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 €79, while a flight costs an average of €357.
Distance: 147 miles (238 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€357 Average price | €79 Average price Cheapest | €64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 52m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Watford to Manchester costing on average €79.
A bus is €289 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Watford to Manchester costing on average €357.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 52m.
Bus takes on average 6h 51m.
You'll arrive about 1h 4m sooner (2h 26m by train vs 3h 30m by car). Tickets start at around €79 compared to roughly €64 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 Watford to Manchester
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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
BA13809:40 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport10:35 PMManchester Airport€801One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- BA13809:40 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport10:35 PMManchester Airport€801One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- BA13809:40 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport10:35 PMManchester Airport€801One-way0 transfers
Other options
- BA13788:30 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:25 PMManchester Airport€2201One-way0 transfers
- BA13726:00 PM1h00London Heathrow Airport7:00 PMManchester Airport€2881One-way0 transfers
- BA1300+
BA78257:55 AM4h00London Heathrow Airport11:55 AMManchester Airport€3791One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Watford to Manchester:
A train is €313 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Watford to Manchester costing on average €357.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 52m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 12 flights 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.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Watford Junction (WFJ) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with Lumo, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with Loganair, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Manchester by flight.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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