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Trains from Watford Junction to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)

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33

train journeys
per day

119

miles (192 kms)

3hrs 23 mins

fastest journey

01:38 / 02:13

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Watford Junction to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)

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On a typical weekday there are 33 scheduled rail journeys between Watford Junction and Cardiff Queen Street , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 33 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Watford Junction to Cardiff Queen Street is approximately 119 miles (192 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 19 mins.

GWR, London Overground, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Watford Junction and Cardiff Queen Street.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Watford Junction to Cardiff Queen Street. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 23 mins.

Journeys from Watford Junction to Cardiff Queen Street Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    01:38
    6 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    08:23
    Watford Junction
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Watford Junction to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:15
    3 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    09:06
    Watford Junction
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Watford Junction to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:45
    3 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    09:23
    Watford Junction
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Watford Junction to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:30
    3 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    09:52
    Watford Junction
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Watford Junction to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:00
    3 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    10:37
    Watford Junction
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Watford Junction to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:30
    3 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    10:52
    Watford Junction
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Watford Junction to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:00
    3 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    11:37
    Watford Junction
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Watford Junction to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:30
    3 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    11:52
    Watford Junction
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Watford Junction to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:00
    3 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    12:37
    Watford Junction
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Watford Junction to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:30
    3 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    12:53
    Watford Junction
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Watford Junction to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:00
    3 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    13:37
    Watford Junction
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Watford Junction to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:30
    3 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    13:52
    Watford Junction
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Watford Junction to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:00
    3 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    14:23
    Watford Junction
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Watford Junction to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:30
    3 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    14:52
    Watford Junction
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Watford Junction to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:00
    3 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    15:37
    Watford Junction
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Watford Junction to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:30
    3 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    15:52
    Watford Junction
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Watford Junction to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:00
    3 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    16:23
    Watford Junction
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Watford Junction to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:30
    3 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    16:52
    Watford Junction
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Watford Junction to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:00
    3 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    17:37
    Watford Junction
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Watford Junction to Cardiff Queen Street
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:30
    3 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    17:53
    Watford Junction
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Watford Junction to Cardiff Queen Street

About Watford Junction Station

Station name Watford Junction (WFJ)
Address Watford Junction station, Station Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1EU
Managed by LN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:30 - 23:00
Saturday 05:30 - 23:00
Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Cardiff Queen Street Station

Station name Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Address Cardiff Queen Street station, Station Terrace, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 4EY
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 07:40 - 18:00
Tuesday 07:40 - 18:00
Wednesday 07:40 - 18:00
Thursday 07:40 - 18:00
Friday 07:40 - 18:00
Saturday 07:40 - 18:00
Sunday 10:00 - 15:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Watford Junction and Cardiff Queen Street

The travel time between Watford Junction and Cardiff Queen Street by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 19 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 23 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Watford Junction and Cardiff Queen Street vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 33 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 01:38, and the last train of the day leaves at 02:13.

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Amenities on trains between Watford Junction and Cardiff Queen Street can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Watford Junction & Cardiff Queen Street. owever, there are 33 possible journeys which require a change.

GWR, London Overground, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Watford Junction and Cardiff Queen Street.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Watford Junction and Cardiff Queen Street, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.