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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Watford
    Departure location: Watford Junction
    Arrival time: May 17 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Watford
    Departure location: Watford Junction
    Arrival time: May 17 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Watford
    Departure location: Watford Junction
    Arrival time: May 17 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Watford to Manchester: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$69
Average train trip duration2h 4m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure7:01am
Distance147 miles (237 km)

Watford to Manchester Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Watford to Manchester was searched and found on May 17, 2025 with a price of $54

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

You can expect to pay from $54 to $207 for a train ticket from Watford to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $54 which is on 2025-05-17.

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 Watford to Manchester 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.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Manchester, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Watford and Manchester compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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