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Trip Overview

The bus between Watford and Cardiff takes 13h 39m. The bus runs, on average, once a week from Watford to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 39m
Duration
160 mi
Distance
£33
Average price
Once a week
Frequency

Watford to Cardiff bus times

Buses run once a week between Watford and Cardiff. The service departs Watford at 11:01 PM at night, which arrives into Cardiff at 12:40:00. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 13h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express13h 39m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Watford to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 160 mi
  • Duration: 13h 39m

What companies run services between Watford, England and Cardiff, Wales?

National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 3h.

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