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Trip Overview

The average train between Watford and Manchester takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford to Manchester. 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 26m
Duration
165 mi
Distance
£69
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
2h 39m
£56–113

Watford to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Watford and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 165.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 26m

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

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Manchester Piccadilly via Milton Keynes Central in around 2h 39m.

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