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Watford to Birmingham Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Watford to Birmingham, starting from £4.50 and averaging £11.50. The entire journey takes no more than 1 hour 5 minutes. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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الاثنين, 1 سبتمبر
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الثلاثاء, 2 سبتمبر
From £9.00
الأربعاء, 3 سبتمبر
From £9.00
الخميس, 4 سبتمبر
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الجمعة, 5 سبتمبر
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السبت, 6 سبتمبر
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الأحد, 7 سبتمبر
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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
12:31 Watford Junction	13:48 Birmingham New Street	1 hour 17 minutes, Direct		Find Tickets
12:33 Watford Junction	14:27 Birmingham New Street	1 hour 54 minutes, Changes required	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
12:38 Watford Junction	14:38 Birmingham New Street	2 hours, Changes required	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
12:38 Watford Junction	14:44 Birmingham New Street	2 hours 6 minutes, Direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
13:31 Watford Junction	14:48 Birmingham New Street	1 hour 17 minutes, Direct		Find Tickets
13:33 Watford Junction	15:27 Paris	1 hour 54 minutes, Changes required	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets View More Trains

Watford to Birmingham Train Route Details

First train

00:01

Last train

23:29

Departure station

Watford

Arrival station

Birmingham

Journey time

1 hour 5 minutes

Distance

137 km

Price

£4.50*

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

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Watford to Birmingham, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

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 traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Watford to Birmingham more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Watford to Birmingham train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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