The average train between Watford and Cardiff takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is an hourly train service 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.
Trains run hourly between Watford and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Queens Park (London) and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Cardiff station via Queens Park (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Watford to Cardiff train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Watford High Street station.
Watford to Cardiff train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Watford to Cardiff train tickets online with London Overground, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Watford and Cardiff is 193.4 km. The road distance is 257 km.
You can take a train from Watford High Street to Cardiff Central via Queens Park (London), Queen's Park station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 3h 6m.
