Cardiff Central Station to Watford Trains

Cardiff Central Station to Watford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff Central Station and Watford takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff Central Station to Watford. 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 53m
Duration: 159 mi
Distance: £88
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
Take the train from Queens Park (London) to Watford High Streettrain London Euston - Watford Junction / ...

2h 46m

£74–130

Cardiff Central Station to Watford train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff Central Station and Watford. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff Central Station is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Watford at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

9:19 AM → 12:13 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
9:49 AM → 12:43 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
10:19 AM → 1:13 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 1:43 PM
2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:11 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:14 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 9:43 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:50 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 58m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 12:28 PM
2h 53m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 1:13 PM
2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:11 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:11 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:11 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
Show more

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