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Compare train for Macclesfield to Watford
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Macclesfield to Watford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £108 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 21m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £108, while a flight costs an average of £387.
Distance: 213 km
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Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£387 Average Price | £108 Average Price Cheapest | £41 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 52m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Macclesfield to Watford:
A train is £279 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Macclesfield to Watford costing on average £387.
Other travel options to Watford take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 52m.
You'll arrive about 1h 19m sooner (1h 52m by flight vs 3h 11m by car). Tickets start at around £387 compared to roughly £41 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
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This is compared to other travel options from Macclesfield to Watford:
A train is £279 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Macclesfield to Watford costing on average £387.
Other travel options to Watford take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 52m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 17 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Macclesfield and Watford as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Macclesfield station (MAC) and arrive in Watford Junction (WFJ).
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Watford by train.
- Travel with Loganair, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Watford by flight.
- 9 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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