What is the cheapest way to get from Watford to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Cardiff is to bus via Kingsway GD which costs £12 - £25 and takes 4h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Watford to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Watford to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Watford High Street and arriving at Cardiff Central via Queen's Park station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Watford to Cardiff?

The distance between Watford and Cardiff is 160 miles. The road distance is 144.6 miles.

How do I travel from Watford to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Watford to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £55 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Watford to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Watford to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Cardiff bus from?

Watford to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Watford to Cardiff train from?

Watford to Cardiff train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Watford High Street station.

Train or bus from Watford to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Watford to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £55 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £45 and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the Watford to Cardiff bus arrive?

Watford to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Watford to Cardiff train arrive?

Watford to Cardiff train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Queens Park (London) station.

Can I drive from Watford to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Cardiff is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Watford to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Watford to Cardiff?

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Watford to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Watford to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Watford High Street to Queens Park (London)Watford Junction - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 8m
£56–132
Bus via Kingsway GD
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk940 / ...
4h 26m
£12–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens201 / ...
4h 1m
£15–42
Drive 143.8 mi
1. Drive from Watford to Cardiff143.8 mi
2h 42m
£35–51

Watford to Cardiff by train and subway

205Weekly Services

3h 8mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Watford to Cardiff.

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Distance: 159.5 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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

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 8m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens hourly. Tickets cost £13–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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