How to travel from Watford to Cambridge

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Compare train and bus for Watford to Cambridge

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Watford to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $40.

Distance: 43 miles (70 km)

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$62

Average price

Cheapest

$19

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 59m

Average total duration

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1h 29m

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30m

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1h 16m

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The cheapest way to travel from Watford to Cambridge is a train with an average price of $62 (€49).
The fastest way to travel from Watford to Cambridge is by train with an average journey time of 1h 29m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Watford and Cambridge including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Watford to Cambridge among Omio's users.

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from Watford to Cambridge

How to get from Watford to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Watford to Cambridge is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • West Midlands TrainsW06704+TubeTube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+Great NorthernG81615
    7:19 AM1h54
    Bushey (BSH)
    9:13 AMCambridge station (CBG)
    $651One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • West Midlands TrainsW06704+TubeTube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+Great NorthernG81615
    7:19 AM1h54
    Bushey (BSH)
    9:13 AMCambridge station (CBG)
    $651One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • West Midlands TrainsW05637+TubeTube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+Great NorthernG81611
    6:54 AM1h49
    Watford Junction (WFJ)
    8:43 AMCambridge station (CBG)
    $651One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • West Midlands TrainsW06704+TubeTube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+Great NorthernG81615
    7:15 AM1h58
    Watford Junction (WFJ)
    9:13 AMCambridge station (CBG)
    $651One-way
    2 transfers
  • West Midlands TrainsW05897+TubeTube from London Euston to Finsbury Park+ThameslinkG84451
    7:35 AM2h04
    Watford Junction (WFJ)
    9:39 AMCambridge station (CBG)
    $651One-way
    2 transfers
  • West Midlands TrainsW08006+TubeTube from London Euston to Finsbury Park+ThameslinkG84447
    7:04 AM2h05
    Bushey (BSH)
    9:09 AMCambridge station (CBG)
    $651One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Watford to Cambridge

Travel to Cambridge easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Watford to Cambridge.

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There are 2 options to travel between Watford and Cambridge including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Watford to Cambridge is a train with an average price of $62 (€49).
The fastest way to travel from Watford to Cambridge is by train with an average journey time of 1h 29m.
The distance from Watford to Cambridge is approximately 43 miles (70 km).
The average frequency per day from Watford to Cambridge is:
  • Around 16 trains per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Watford and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Watford to Cambridge:
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and arrive in Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride.
  • Trains mostly depart from Watford Junction (WFJ) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Watford to Cambridge, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Northern, London Overground to go to Cambridge by train.
Omio customers who travel from Watford to Cambridge often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Kings Cross (KGX), Oxford, London Stansted Airport, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cambridge and these popular destinations at a great price.

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