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Compare bus and train for Watford to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Watford to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 119 miles (193 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$78 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Watford to Cardiff:
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Watford to Cardiff costing on average $78.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 16m.
Travel optionsfrom Watford to Cardiff
How to get from Watford to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Watford to Cardiff is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- W35417+
L22378+
Tube from Queens Park (London) to London Paddington10:35 AM3h01Bushey (BSH)1:36 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$731One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- W35417+L22378+Tube from Queens Park (London) to London Paddington10:35 AM3h01Bushey (BSH)1:36 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$731One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- W34617+
W88178+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington9:12 AM2h58Bushey (BSH)12:10 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$841One-way2 transfers
Other options
- W35417+L22378+Tube from Queens Park (London) to London Paddington10:33 AM3h03Watford High Street (WFH)1:36 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$731One-way2 transfers
- G14939+P02421+Tube from Queens Park (London) to London Paddington10:05 AM3h11Bushey (BSH)1:16 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$731One-way2 transfers
- G14939+Tube from Queens Park (London) to London Paddington+P0242110:03 AM3h13Watford High Street (WFH)1:16 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$731One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Watford to Cardiff:
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Watford to Cardiff costing on average $78.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 16m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Watford and Cardiff as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Watford Junction (WFJ) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
- Travel with National Express, First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, Arriva UK to go to Cardiff by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Cardiff by train.
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