There are 8 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 16m£59–111Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airportbus Uk980 / ...
7h 2m£23–40Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 120 / ...
6h 36m£40–100Drive 172.1 mi
- Drive from Watford to Altrinchamcar 172.1 mi
2h 52m£42–61Fly from London Heathrow Airport
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 32m£54–245Fly from Luton Airport
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
5h 48m£57–144Fly from London City Airport
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
6h 9m£211–402Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
- Take the train from Watford Junction to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
5h 4m£109–265
Watford to Altrincham by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watford to Altrincham is to bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 7h 2m.
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 Town Hall and arriving at Altrincham Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
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 16m.
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 16m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Watford to Altrincham, including transfers.
Watford to Altrincham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus 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 bus via Birmingham which takes 6h 36m and costs £40 - £100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £50 - £250 and takes 3h 32m.
What companies run services between Watford, England and Altrincham, England?
You can take a bus from Town Hall to Altrincham Interchange via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Manchester Airport The Station in around 6h 36m. 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
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–200
Flights from London City Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £190–390
Flights from London City Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £190–390
Flights from London City Airport to Manchester Airport via Isle Of Man
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £170–550
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Watford to Altrincham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
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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