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Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Watford, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

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NZD 19.30
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NZD 27.90
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Manchester Piccadilly to Watford train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Watford, starting from NZD 19.30 and averaging NZD 85.82. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 13m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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08:05
2h 33m, Direct
Manchester Piccadilly
10:38
Watford Junction
Avanti West Coast
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08:09
4h 18m, No direct
Manchester Piccadilly
12:27
Watford Junction
NorthernWest Midlands Trains
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08:26
2h 52m, No direct
Manchester Piccadilly
11:18
Watford Junction
CrossCountryAvanti West Coast
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09:20
2h 41m, No direct
Manchester Piccadilly
12:01
Watford Junction
Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains
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09:27
3h, No direct
Manchester Piccadilly
12:27
Watford Junction
CrossCountryAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains
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09:59
4h 13m, No direct
Manchester Piccadilly
14:12
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Manchester Piccadilly to Watford train route details

First train
First train
08:05
Last train
Last train
23:00
Departure station
Departure station
Manchester Piccadilly
Arrival station
Arrival station
Watford
Journey time
Journey time
2h 13m
Distance
Distance
237 km
Price
Price
NZD 19.30*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Watford

Travelling in off-peak train times

Travelling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Manchester Piccadilly to Watford. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays.
Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.
Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

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 Manchester Piccadilly to Watford, 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%

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!
Group travels to save 1/3

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Manchester Piccadilly to Watford more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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