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Manchester to Watford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Watford takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Watford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 21m
Duration
165 mi
Distance
£71
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
  2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junctiontrain train Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2h 8m
£60–108

Manchester to Watford train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Watford. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Watford at 12:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Watford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 165.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Watford, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Watford Junction via Milton Keynes Central in around 2h 8m.

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