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Watford to Birmingham Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Watford to Birmingham? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as €5.20, with average prices for this route around €13.80. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

  • Sun, Sep 7
    From €7.50
  • Mon, Sep 8
    From €5.20
  • Tue, Sep 9
    From €10.39
  • Wed, Sep 10
    From €5.20
  • Thu, Sep 11
    From €10.39
  • Fri, Sep 12
    From €10.39
  • Sat, Sep 13
    From €10.39
DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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19:30
Watford Junction
20:48
Birmingham New Street
1h 18m, DirectAvanti West Coast
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19:37
Watford Junction
21:27
Birmingham New Street
1h 50m, Changes requiredWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast
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19:37
Watford Junction
21:39
Birmingham New Street
2h 2m, Changes requiredWest Midlands TrainsCrossCountry
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19:37
Watford Junction
21:42
Birmingham New Street
2h 5m, Changes requiredWest Midlands Trains
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19:42
Watford Junction
22:05
Birmingham New Street
2h 23m, Changes requiredWest Midlands Trains
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20:36
Watford Junction
22:11
Paris
1h 35m, Changes requiredWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast
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Watford to Birmingham Train Route Details

First train
First train
00:40
Last train
Last train
23:39
Departure station
Departure station
Watford
Arrival station
Arrival station
Birmingham
Journey time
Journey time
1h 17m
Distance
Distance
86 miles
Price
Price
€5.20*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry

How to book cheap train tickets from Watford to Birmingham

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Watford to Birmingham can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

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%

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%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!
Travel in a group to save 1/3

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

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.