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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Major university museum with classical sculptures, paintings, antiquities, and decorative arts. Strong choice for a broad first visit.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Watford to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Watford to Cambridge will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £48.
To travel from Watford to Cambridge you need to make at least 2 changes.
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Trains from Watford to Cambridge run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:13, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 70 km distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 70 km |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 4:13 |
Last train 23:51 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 14 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Watford to Cambridge.
The table below shows live departures for Watford to Cambridge trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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P02418+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+ P76275 | 8:18 Watford High Street (WFH) | 2h47 | 11:05 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
W70536+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+ C93351 | 8:19 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1h51 | 10:10 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
W70536+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+ C93351 | 8:22 Bushey (BSH) | 1h48 | 10:10 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C34124+ W70611+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+ P76275 | 8:26 Bushey (BSH) | 2h39 | 11:05 Cambridge South | 3 changes | |
C34124+ W70611+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+ P76275 | 8:28 Watford High Street (WFH) | 2h37 | 11:05 Cambridge South | 3 changes | |
W70611+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+ P76275 | 8:47 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 2h18 | 11:05 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
L22360+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+ C93361 | 8:48 Watford High Street (WFH) | 2h22 | 11:10 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
L22360+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+ C93361 | 8:50 Bushey (BSH) | 2h20 | 11:10 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
L22365+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+ P76287 | 9:18 Watford High Street (WFH) | 2h47 | 12:05 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
L22365+ W70612+ Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park+ W45742 | 9:18 Watford High Street (WFH) | 2h28 | 11:46 Cambridge South | 3 changes | |
W70612+ Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park+ W45742 | 9:24 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 2h22 | 11:46 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
W70612+ Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park+ W45742 | 9:27 Bushey (BSH) | 2h19 | 11:46 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
L22368+ W70564+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+ P76287 | 9:33 Watford High Street (WFH) | 2h32 | 12:05 Cambridge South | 3 changes | |
L22368+ W70564+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+ P76287 | 9:35 Bushey (BSH) | 2h30 | 12:05 Cambridge South | 3 changes | |
W70564+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+ P76287 | 9:49 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 2h16 | 12:05 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
L22371+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+ C93371 | 9:50 Bushey (BSH) | 2h20 | 12:10 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
W70570+ Tube from London Euston to Tottenham Hale+ P76293 | 10:23 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 2h20 | 12:43 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
W70573+ Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+ G76999 | 11:07 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 2h03 | 13:10 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
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Major university museum with classical sculptures, paintings, antiquities, and decorative arts. Strong choice for a broad first visit.
Contemporary art gallery in a former chapel, showing changing exhibitions by modern and international artists near the city centre.
Museum of Earth sciences with dinosaur skeletons, fossils, and minerals. Compact, family-friendly, and useful for a rainy day.
Riverside green linking college backs and open meadows. Ideal for walking, punting views, and classic Cambridge photographs.
Lively square and shopping area with the market, historic streets, and buskers. A practical starting point for exploring the old centre.
Historic lane of colleges, chapels, and gateways. A rewarding walk for architecture, student atmosphere, and easy access to central sights.
A Cambridge creation: a rich dessert of vanilla ice cream, raspberry sauce, whipped cream and meringue, long associated with Cambridge college dining.
A traditional Cambridgeshire farm dish of braised beef or mutton with onions and root vegetables, reflecting the county’s rural cooking heritage.
An old East Anglian fruit preserve made from windfall apples slowly cooked to a dark, tangy spread, once common in Cambridgeshire households.
Refined British tasting menus in an elegant, intimate setting just outside the city centre.
Long-running riverside restaurant known for modern European cooking and views over the Cam in a smart but relaxed room.
Popular city-centre pub serving cask ales and hearty British food in a lively, historic atmosphere.
Cambridge is pricier than many UK cities. Hotels and dining are above average, but walking and buses help keep transport costs manageable.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Cafés usually do not expect tips.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Watford to Cambridge by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cambridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Watford to Cambridge trains use the Watford Junction to Cambridge South station pair, with some services arriving at Cambridge. Use this guide to compare Watford and Cambridge train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Watford Junction has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Watford Junction.
ATMs are available at Watford Junction.
Ticket office support is available at Watford Junction. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Watford Junction: Parking, WC.
Available at Watford Junction: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Watford Junction: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible on platform 6, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket Vending Machines are located in the Booking Hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Watford High Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Watford High Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Watford High Street. ATMs are available at Watford High Street.
Ticket office support is available at Watford High Street.
Available at Watford High Street: Parking.
Available at Watford High Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Watford High Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Level access to ticket office from street. Single island platform, accessible from entrance by staircase only, Accessible taxis: Contact taxi operator directly, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Bushey is 1 km from Watford city centre. Public transport options include:
Bushey has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Bushey.
Wi-Fi is available at Bushey.
Ticket office support is available at Bushey. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Bushey: Parking.
Available at Bushey: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bushey: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Accessibility category C. This station does not have step-free access, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: contact taxi operator directly, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Cambridge is 1 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge.
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge. ATMs are available at Cambridge.
Ticket office support is available at Cambridge.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cambridge: Parking, WC.
Available at Cambridge: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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