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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: Watford
    Destination location: Watford Junction
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: Watford
    Destination location: Watford Junction
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Manchester to Watford.

Bus
Average Price$54 - $57Average Duration9h 15m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$52 - $292Average Duration2h 26m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Manchester to Watford

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Watford. The journey takes about 9 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
9h 15mAverage Duration
$54Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Train Manchester to Watford: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$121
Average train trip duration2h 26m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure7:58am
Distance147 miles (237 km)
Latest train departure7:15pm

Manchester to Watford Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Manchester to Watford was searched and found on Jun 29, 2025 with a price of $114

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to Watford, as early as possible.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Manchester to Watford is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Watford, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Manchester and Watford, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Manchester to Watford while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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