There are 3 ways to get from Watford to Barmouth by train 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 38m£72–149Drive 208.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Watford to Barmouthcar 208.2 mi
3h 48m£52–75Train 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
7h 59m£68–144
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 38m.
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 38m and costs £70 - £150.
It takes approximately 6h 38m 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 38m.
- 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
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