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Watford to Manchester Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Watford to Manchester? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as HK$126.56, with average prices for this route around HK$389.38. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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الاثنين, 1 سبتمبر
From HK$126.56
الثلاثاء, 2 سبتمبر
From HK$126.56
الأربعاء, 3 سبتمبر
From HK$126.56
الخميس, 4 سبتمبر
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الجمعة, 5 سبتمبر
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السبت, 6 سبتمبر
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الأحد, 7 سبتمبر
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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
14:31 Watford Junction	17:05 Manchester Piccadilly	2 hours 34 minutes, Changes required		Find Tickets
14:38 Watford Junction	17:05 Manchester Piccadilly	2 hours 27 minutes, Changes required	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
14:45 Watford Junction	17:44 Manchester Piccadilly	2 hours 59 minutes, Changes required	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
15:38 Watford Junction	18:05 Manchester Piccadilly	2 hours 27 minutes, Changes required	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
15:45 Watford Junction	18:44 Manchester Piccadilly	2 hours 59 minutes, Changes required	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
15:51 Watford Junction	18:59 Paris	3 hours 8 minutes, Changes required		Find Tickets View More Trains

Watford to Manchester Train Route Details

First train

00:01

Last train

23:17

Departure station

Watford

Arrival station

Manchester

Journey time

2 hours 3 minutes

Distance

237 km

Price

HK$126.56*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Watford to Manchester

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Watford to Manchester. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Watford to Manchester, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Watford to Manchester train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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