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Watford to Birmingham Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Watford to Birmingham, starting from $6.09 and averaging $16.17. The entire journey takes no more than 1h 5m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Fri, Jul 11
Sat, Jul 12
From $12.17
Sun, Jul 13
From $6.09
Mon, Jul 14
From $12.17
Tue, Jul 15
From $12.17
Wed, Jul 16
From $12.17
Thu, Jul 17
From $12.17

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
01:00 Watford Junction	06:15 Birmingham New Street	5h 15m, Changes required	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
01:58 Watford Junction	07:14 Birmingham New Street	5h 16m, Changes required	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
05:48 Watford Junction	07:44 Birmingham New Street	1h 56m, Changes required	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
05:55 Watford Junction	08:14 Birmingham New Street	2h 19m, Direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
06:31 Watford Junction	07:48 Birmingham New Street	1h 17m, Direct		Find Tickets
06:36 Watford Junction	08:44 Paris	2h 8m, Direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets View More Trains

Watford to Birmingham Train Route Details

First train

01:00

Last train

23:29

Departure station

Watford

Arrival station

Birmingham

Journey time

1h 5m

Distance

86 miles

Price

$6.09*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains

How to book cheap train tickets from Watford to Birmingham

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Watford to Birmingham. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Watford to Birmingham for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Watford to Birmingham, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Watford to Birmingham ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Watford to Birmingham Train Ticket Types

Save money on your trip from Watford to Birmingham with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

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