What is the best way to travel from Manchester to Watford?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Trains, Carpool, Flights and Buses for the journey to Watford from Manchester. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 6 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Watford from Manchester?
You can get to Watford with just $36 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Northern4h 27m09:06 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station1:33 PMWatfordJunction Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2025 9:06:00 AM to Junction Station, Watford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2025 1:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 27m
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Northern4h 27m08:06 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station12:33 PMWatfordJunction Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2025 8:06:00 AM to Junction Station, Watford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2025 12:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 27m
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Avanti West Coast2h 18m08:15 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station10:33 AMWatfordJunction Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2025 8:15:00 AM to Junction Station, Watford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2025 10:33:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 18m
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BlaBlaCar3h 40m07:00 PMManchester10:40 PMWatford0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 7:00:00 PM to , Watford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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Ryanair5h 30m08:15 AMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport1:45 PMLuton AirportLuton Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 8:15:00 AM to Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Ryanair3h 25m010:20 AMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport1:45 PMLuton AirportLuton Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 10:20:00 AM to Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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British Airways1h 0m07:50 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station8:50 PMLondon Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 30EconomyA Flight from British Airways goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 7:50:00 PM to London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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Transport for Wales3h 40m06:30 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station10:10 PMWatfordBushey Station0EconomyA Train from Transport for Wales goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 6:30:00 PM to Bushey Station, Watford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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Avanti West Coast3h 19m09:20 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station12:39 PMWatfordJunction Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 9:20:00 AM to Junction Station, Watford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 12:39:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 19m
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CrossCountry3h 24m08:26 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station11:50 AMWatfordJunction Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 8:26:00 AM to Junction Station, Watford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 24m
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British Airways1h 0m07:45 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station8:45 PMLondon Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 30EconomyA Flight from British Airways goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 7:45:00 PM to London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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Ryanair13h 30m011:15 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport12:45 PMLondon City AirportLondon City Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 11:15:00 PM to London City Airport, London City Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)15h 40m09:05 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport12:45 PMLondon City AirportLondon City Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 9:05:00 PM to London City Airport, London City Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2025 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $237 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
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Northern4h 10m05:23 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:33 AMWatfordJunction Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2025 5:23:00 AM to Junction Station, Watford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2025 9:33:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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Northern3h 50m05:43 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station9:33 AMWatfordJunction Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2025 5:43:00 AM to Junction Station, Watford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2025 9:33:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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Avanti West Coast3h 24m05:05 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station8:29 AMWatfordHigh Street Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2025 5:05:00 AM to High Street Station, Watford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2025 8:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 24m
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What are the fastest trips from Manchester to Watford?
You can get to Watford from Manchester in just 1h 0m with a Flight from British Airways. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Avanti West Coast2h 18m08:15 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station10:33 AMWatfordJunction Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2025 8:15:00 AM to Junction Station, Watford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2025 10:33:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 18m
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Avanti West Coast2h 18m09:15 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station11:33 AMWatfordJunction Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2025 9:15:00 AM to Junction Station, Watford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2025 11:33:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 18m
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Transport for Wales3h 3m09:30 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station12:33 PMWatfordJunction Station0EconomyA Train from Transport for Wales goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2025 9:30:00 AM to Junction Station, Watford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2025 12:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 3m
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British Airways1h 0m07:50 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station8:50 PMLondon Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 30EconomyA Flight from British Airways goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 7:50:00 PM to London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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Ryanair3h 20m07:10 PMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport10:30 PMLuton AirportLuton Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 7:10:00 PM to Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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Ryanair3h 25m010:20 AMLiverpool AirportLiverpool Airport1:45 PMLuton AirportLuton Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 10:20:00 AM to Luton Airport, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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Avanti West Coast3h 19m09:20 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station12:39 PMWatfordJunction Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 9:20:00 AM to Junction Station, Watford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 12:39:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 19m
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CrossCountry3h 24m08:26 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station11:50 AMWatfordJunction Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 8:26:00 AM to Junction Station, Watford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 24m
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Transport for Wales3h 40m06:30 PMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station10:10 PMWatfordBushey Station0EconomyA Train from Transport for Wales goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 6:30:00 PM to Bushey Station, Watford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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BlaBlaCar3h 40m07:00 PMManchester10:40 PMWatford0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2025 7:00:00 PM to , Watford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2025 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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British Airways1h 0m07:45 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station8:45 PMLondon Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 30EconomyA Flight from British Airways goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 7:45:00 PM to London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 8:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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British Airways1h 0m04:55 PMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station5:55 PMLondon Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 30EconomyA Flight from British Airways goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 4:55:00 PM to London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $930 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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British Airways1h 10m07:00 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station8:10 AMLondon Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 30EconomyA Flight from British Airways goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2025 7:00:00 AM to London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2025 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $936 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Avanti West Coast3h 13m05:05 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station8:18 AMWatfordBushey Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2025 5:05:00 AM to Bushey Station, Watford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2025 8:18:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 13m
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CrossCountry3h 22m05:11 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station8:33 AMWatfordHigh Street Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2025 5:11:00 AM to High Street Station, Watford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2025 8:33:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 22m
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Avanti West Coast3h 24m05:05 AMManchesterPiccadilly Train Station8:29 AMWatfordHigh Street Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2025 5:05:00 AM to High Street Station, Watford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2025 8:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 24m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Manchester to Watford
What are the most popular stations in Manchester and Watford?
In Manchester, you will usually depart from Victoria Station, Piccadilly Train Station or Shudehill Interchange, while in Watford you will be arriving at Bushey Station, Gap or Carpenders Park Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Watford from Manchester? With 9 connections between 6 Train, Carpool, Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Manchester and Watford, you can pay as low as $36 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from British Airways: you will get to Watford in just 1h 0m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Manchester and Watford are British Airways, Northern and Avanti West Coast, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Manchester and Watford is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Salford or to Bushey, and look at flights from Liverpool Airport, and landing at Farnborough Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Manchester to Watford?
The most popular companies between Manchester and Watford, are British Airways, Northern and Avanti West Coast. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Northern, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and 2 more.
Airlines: British Airways, Ryanair, Eastern Air Lines (2011) and 5 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Manchester to Watford
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Manchester to Watford. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Manchester to Watford
How can I reach Watford from Manchester?
Every day, there are on average 9 connections between Train, Carpool, Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Watford from Manchester.
How far is Watford from Manchester?
The distance between Manchester and Watford is 148.3 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Manchester and Watford?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 6 kgs of CO2, a train 8 kgs, a car 41 kgs, and a flight 59 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Manchester to Watford?
You can get to Watford with just $36 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Watford?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Watford in just 1h 0m with a Flight from British Airways.
More routes to Manchester and to Watford
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