Trains from Watford to Manchester from $7.31**

Trains from Watford to Manchester from $7.31**

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Watford to Manchester Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Watford to Manchester, starting from $7.31 and averaging $43.08. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 4m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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01:00
Watford Junction
07:43
Manchester Piccadilly
6h 43m, Changes requiredWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast
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06:31
Watford Junction
08:44
Manchester Piccadilly
2h 13m, Changes requiredAvanti West Coast
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07:01
Watford Junction
09:05
Manchester Piccadilly
2h 4m, DirectAvanti West Coast
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07:23
Watford Junction
10:05
Manchester Piccadilly
2h 42m, Changes requiredAvanti West Coast
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07:38
Watford Junction
10:05
Manchester Piccadilly
2h 27m, Changes requiredWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast
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08:19
Watford Junction
11:05
Paris
2h 46m, Changes requiredAvanti West Coast
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Watford to Manchester Train Route Details

The Watford to Manchester train ticket is from $7.31. The average travel time is 2h 4m, covering a distance of approximately 148 miles. There are usually 45 daily trains provided by Avanti West Coast,CrossCountry,Northern. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table below.

First train
First train
01:00
Last train
Last train
21:11
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
2h 4m
Distance
Distance
148 miles
Price
Price
$7.31*

Watford to Manchester Train Travel Guide

Watford to Manchester Train Travel Guide

Arriving in Manchester

Trains traveling between Watford and Manchester usually start their journey from Watford Junction and reach Manchester Piccadilly. The duration of this trip is approximately 2h 4m.

Book cheap train tickets from Watford to Manchester

Finding cheap train tickets from Watford to Manchester doesn't have to be a challenging task. With the right knowledge and by using available discounts and travel options, saving money with Trip.com can become effortless. Here are a few valuable tips to help you save money on your train travel.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

How can you make your journey from Watford to Manchester cheaper? One option to consider is splitting your tickets, which can save you around an extra 30% on fares. Instead of purchasing a direct ticket from A to B, you can split the route into two sections: A to C and C to B. This often turns out to be more affordable than buying a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

One of the most effective ways to get cheap train tickets is to book in advance. Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than purchasing tickets closer to the departure date. By planning your trip from Watford to Manchester ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Various Railcards are available for different groups and can save you up to 1/3 on fares from Watford to Manchester. You can choose the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard based on your age. Additionally, the Family & Friends Railcard or Two Together Railcard are good options for group travel.

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