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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 £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 9m. 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 £24, while a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 70 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£24 Average Price Cheapest | £14 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m 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.
Tickets start at around £24 compared to roughly £14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-9.62. The journey takes 1h 39m 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 to Watford from Cambridge by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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.
- 6:252h04Cambridge8:29Watford£461One-way0 changes
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- 6:252h04Cambridge8:29Watford£461One-way0 changes
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- 6:252h04Cambridge8:29Watford£461One-way0 changes
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FAQs: Cambridge to Watford
Travel to Watford 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 Cambridge to Watford.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 11 coaches 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 station (CBG) and arrive in Watford Junction (WFJ).
- Coaches mostly depart from Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride and arrive in London, Stratford City Bus Station.
- Travel with Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Thameslink to go to Watford by train.
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