There are 5 ways to get from Watford to Altrincham by train, tram, bus, car, or plane
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the tram from Piccadilly to Altrinchamtram
3h 23m£58–100Line 321 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Market Street to Luton Station Interchangebus 321
- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
8h 23m£35–56Drive 172.1 mi
- Drive from Watford to Altrinchamcar 172.1 mi
2h 52m£43–62Fly from London Heathrow Airport
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 3m£59–255Fly from Luton Airport
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
6h 14m£67–214
Watford to Altrincham by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Watford to Altrincham is to line 321 bus and bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Watford to Altrincham is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Altrincham. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Altrincham Interchange via Luton Station Interchange, Milton Keynes Coachway and Charlotte Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Watford to Altrincham. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Altrincham via Milton Keynes Central and Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Watford and Altrincham is 175 miles. The road distance is 173.1 miles.
The best way to get from Watford to Altrincham without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 23m and costs £55 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Watford to Altrincham, including transfers.
Watford to Altrincham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Market Street station.
Watford to Altrincham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Watford Junction station.
The best way to get from Watford to Altrincham is to line 321 bus and bus which takes 8h 23m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £260 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Watford, England and Altrincham, England?
You can take a bus from Market Street to Altrincham Interchange via Luton Station Interchange, Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Charlotte Street in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, British Airways flies from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 4 hours.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–250
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Luton Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- £100–250
Flights from Luton Airport to Manchester Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–250
Flights from Luton Airport to Manchester Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £100–250
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Luton Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £55–170
Flights from Luton Airport to Manchester Airport via Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £55–170
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–25
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from Piccadilly to Altrincham
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Metrolink
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Market Street to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Watford to Altrincham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Luton Station Interchange.
Watford to Altrincham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Milton Keynes Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Altrincham is 173 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Watford to Altrincham.
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