There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Watchet by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 54m£87–149Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Park & Ridebus Cf8
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to County Hallbus Cf9
8h 48m£39–64Drive 213.7 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Watchetcar 213.7 mi
3h 54m£53–77Fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
7h 20m£77–191Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
7h 18m£87–145Fly to Cardiff Airport, drive
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MAN - CWL
- Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Watchetcar
7h 13m£101–191
Manchester to Watchet by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Watchet is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Watchet is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Watchet. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Brendon Road via Park & Ride, Castle Way and Lethbridge Arms. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Watchet. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Taunton via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Manchester and Watchet is 234 miles. The road distance is 215 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Watchet without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 54m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Manchester to Watchet, including transfers.
Manchester to Watchet bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Watchet train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Watchet is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 54m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 48m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Watchet, England?
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Brendon Road via Birmingham New Street, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Millers Way, and Lethbridge Arms in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Brendon Road via Park & Ride, County Hall, Castle Way, and Lethbridge Arms in around 8h 48m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- £50–140
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–140
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £85–160
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–350
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £35–200
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park & Ride to County Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Watchet bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Park & Ride station.
Manchester to Watchet train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Watchet is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Manchester to Watchet.
There are 802+ hotels available in Watchet.