Train Watford Junction to Cardiff from £92 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Watford Junction and Cardiff takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. 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.

3h 2m
Duration: 160 mi
Distance: £92
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 11m

£74–167

Watford Junction to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Watford Junction and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford Junction is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Queens Park (London) and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, June 18, 2026

7:45 PM → 10:48 PM
3h 3m • 2 changes
8:45 PM → 11:46 PM
3h 1m • 2 changes
9:45 PM → 1:08 AM
Arrives next day
3h 23m • 2 changes
11:30 PM → 8:06 AM
Arrives next day
8h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, June 19, 2026

5:45 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 10:12 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, June 20, 2026

5:45 AM → 8:36 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 10:40 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
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