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Compare train for Cambridge to Watford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Watford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $62, while a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 43 miles (70 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$62 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Cambridge to Watford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around $62 compared to roughly $19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$43. The journey takes 1h 40m versus 1h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Cambridge to Watford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cambridge to Watford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G27005+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+
W703169:46 AM 1h40 Cambridge South 11:26 AM Bushey (BSH) $65 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- G27005+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+W70316
9:46 AM 1h40 Cambridge South 11:26 AM Bushey (BSH) $65 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
- G27005+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+W70316
9:46 AM 1h40 Cambridge South 11:26 AM Bushey (BSH) $65 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- C93357+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+W70322
10:14 AM 1h42 Cambridge South 11:56 AM Bushey (BSH) $65 1 One-way 2 transfers - G27004+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+Y80832
8:45 AM 1h52 Cambridge South 10:37 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) $65 1 One-way 2 transfers - C93347+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+W88204
9:16 AM 1h56 Cambridge South 11:12 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) $65 1 One-way 2 transfers
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- Around 17 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Watford as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge South and arrive in Watford Junction (WFJ).
- Travel with Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Thameslink, London Overground to go to Watford by train.
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