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Watford Junction to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Watford Junction and Cardiff takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is an hourly train service from Watford Junction 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.

2h 57m
Duration
160 mi
Distance
£91
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 3m
£76–172

Watford Junction to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Watford Junction and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford Junction is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Harrow & Wealdstone and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 160.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 1h 58m.

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