There are 4 ways to get from Watford to Barmouth by train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 46m£72–148Drive 208.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Watford to Barmouthcar 208.2 mi
3h 48m£52–75Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the taxi from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Barmouthtaxi
9h 30m£217–298Train 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 12m£72–152
Watford to Barmouth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 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 46m.
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 46m and costs £70 - £150.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Watford to Barmouth, including transfers.
Watford to Barmouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Watford Junction station.
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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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 46m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–75
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Watford Junction to Bletchley
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–23
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Bletchley to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–55
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Barmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Barmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- National Express
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- £180–230
5 Star Taxi
- Phone
- +44 7493 612 345
Cambrian Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1970 626 292
- Website
- cambriancabs.co.uk
Cymru Cabs Aberystwyth
- Phone
- +44 7951 580 227
- Website
- cymrucabs.com
Luxx Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7367 345 495
- Website
- luxxtaxis.co.uk
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