The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Watford High Street (WFH)
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
2 h 33 m
Average duration
2 h 33 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
238 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Watford High Street (WFH) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Watford High Street (WFH) will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
Of the 1 trains that leave Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) for Watford High Street (WFH) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 238 km distance in an average of 2 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Watford High Street (WFH)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Watford High Street (WFH) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £35, and a flight costs an average of £166.
Distance: 238 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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£35 Average Price Cheapest | £166 Average Price |
3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Watford High Street (WFH)
Distance 238 km |
Average train duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 33m |
First train 11:15 |
Last train 11:15 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Watford High Street (WFH) trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Watford High Street (WFH) from £35. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
FAQs: Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Watford High Street (WFH) train

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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Watford High Street (WFH)
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:30 - 10:00 Saturday 09:30 - 12:15
- Type of shops available: High Street shops located nearby
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Level access to ticket office from street. Single island platform, accessible from entrance by staircase only
- Accessible taxis: Contact taxi operator directly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop A in Lower High Street for northbound services to Watford Junction Use Bus stop B in Lower High Street for southbound services to Harrow & Wealdstone
- Metro: Watford London Underground station (Metropolitan line) is approximately 34 minutes' walk away
