How much is the train ticket from Manchester to Watford?

The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Watford start from R 948. The average price for this train route is around R 2 038. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Manchester to Watford?

The average train journey time from Manchester to Watford is 2h 22m, covering a distance of 237 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 7m and is operated by Avanti West Coast .

Which train operators serve the Manchester to Watford route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Watford?

The earliest train from Manchester to Watford departs at 08:05. And the latest train departs at 17:55.

Train Manchester to Watford from R 899

Next train departures

Next departures from Manchester to Watford on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	08:05	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 37m	10:42	Watford Junction	CheapestFastest
	Train	08:05	Manchester Piccadilly	2h 37m	10:42	Watford Junction	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 12:37 PM GMT.

Get from Manchester to Watford

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 2 hours 22 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 948, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

2h 22mAverage duration

237 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.2

Based on 42 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Avanti West Coast ticket prices on this trip start at R 948

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Watford by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Manchester to Watford?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Watford start from R 948. The average price for this train route is around R 2 038. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Manchester to Watford?
The average train journey time from Manchester to Watford is 2h 22m, covering a distance of 237 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 7m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators serve the Manchester to Watford route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Watford?
The earliest train from Manchester to Watford departs at 08:05. And the latest train departs at 17:55.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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The cheapest trip from Manchester to Watford was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 978

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to Watford as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 978 to R 4 928 for a train ticket from Manchester to Watford based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 978, which is on 2025-12-13.