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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Manchester is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 5h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £60 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Clarendon Road and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Black Boy PH, Airport Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from Watford to Manchester?

The distance between Watford and Manchester is 166 miles. The road distance is 169.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £60 - £100.

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

The train from Watford Junction to Manchester Piccadilly takes 2h 4m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Watford to Manchester bus from?

Watford to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Watford to Manchester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Watford to Manchester?

The best way to get from Watford to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 5h 34m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £210 and takes 3h 2m.

Where does the Watford to Manchester bus arrive?

Watford to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Watford to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Watford to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Manchester is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Watford to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Watford to Manchester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Watford to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
2h 4m
£60–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 34m
£35–86
Drive 168.3 mi
1. Drive from Watford to Manchestercar 168.3 mi
3h 31m
£41–60
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 2m
£55–210
Train via Milton Keynes
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Centraltrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
2h 39m
£57–108
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
6h 4m
£38–92
Fly from Luton Airport
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
5h 8m
£53–199
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
5h 38m
£182–428
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 30m
£105–230

Watford to Manchester by train

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Distance: 165.4 mi
Duration: 2h 4m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Watford Junction to Manchester Piccadilly once daily. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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