There are 4 ways to get from Watford to Barmouth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Barmouthtrain
6h 41m£82–166Drive 208.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Watford to Barmouthcar 208.2 mi
3h 48m£51–74Bus
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus T2
12h 2mTrain via Milton Keynes
- Take the train from Watford Junction to Bletchleytrain
- Take the train from Bletchley to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Barmouthtrain
8h 7m£83–171
Watford to Barmouth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watford to Barmouth is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Watford to Barmouth is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Barmouth. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Last Inn via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and Eldon Square 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Watford to Barmouth. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Barmouth via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Watford and Barmouth is 224 miles. The road distance is 209.4 miles.
The best way to get from Watford to Barmouth without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs £80 - £170.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Watford to Barmouth, including transfers.
Watford to Barmouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Watford to Barmouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Watford Junction station.
The best way to get from Watford to Barmouth is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 2m.
What companies run services between Watford, England and Barmouth, Wales?
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Barmouth via Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall to Last Inn via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, and Eldon Square 1 in around 12h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–80
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Watford Junction to Bletchley
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–25
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Bletchley to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–60
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Machynlleth to Barmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Machynlleth to Barmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £40–110
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Watford to Barmouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
Watford to Barmouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Barmouth is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Watford to Barmouth.
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