What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Watford?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Watford is to bus which costs £10 - £55 and takes 5h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Watford?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Watford is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs £40 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Watford?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Watford station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Watford Junction station via Milton Keynes Coachway, Airport Bus Station and Black Boy PH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Watford?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Watford Junction. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Manchester to Watford?

The distance between Manchester and Watford is 171 miles. The road distance is 170.1 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Watford without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Watford without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs £40 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Watford?

The train from Manchester Piccadilly to Watford Junction takes 2h 1m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Watford bus from?

Manchester to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Watford train from?

Manchester to Watford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Watford?

The best way to get from Manchester to Watford is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Milton Keynes, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 5h 3m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £200 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Manchester to Watford bus arrive?

Manchester to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Manchester to Watford train arrive?

Manchester to Watford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Watford Junction station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Watford?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Watford is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Manchester to Watford.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Watford?

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Where can I stay near Watford?

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Manchester to Watford - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Watford by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Watford JunctionManchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2h 1m
£40–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 CentreUk023 / ...
5h 4m
£10–51
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway540 / ...
5h 3m
£40–70
Drive 169.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Watford169.1 mi
3h 26m
£42–60
Fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3h 5m
£57–196
Train via Milton Keynes
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes CentralManchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford JunctionBirmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2h 8m
£51–140
Fly to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)MAN - LTN
5h 17m
£57–158
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)MAN - LCY
5h 37m
£196–434

Manchester to Watford by train

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Distance: 170.4 mi
Duration: 2h 1m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Watford Junction 4 times a day. Tickets cost £40–130 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway hourly. Tickets cost £22–45 and the journey takes 3h.

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