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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Birmingham New Street | Watford Junction | Cheapest | ||||
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| Train | Birmingham New Street | Watford Junction | No tags | ||||
| Train | Birmingham New Street | Watford Junction | No tags | ||||
| Train | Birmingham New Street | Watford Junction | No tags |
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Get from Birmingham to Watford
The journey takes about 1 hour 57 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Birmingham to Watford by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Birmingham to Watford?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Watford start from $14. The average price for this train route is around $43. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Watford?
The average train ride duration from Birmingham to Watford is 1h 57m, covering a distance of 85 miles (137 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 16m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators service the Birmingham to Watford route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 9 trains available per day, including services from West Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Birmingham to Watford?
The earliest train departs from Birmingham to Watford at 7:21am. And the latest train departs at 9:11pm.
What is the best train operator from Birmingham to Watford?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Watford?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Avanti West Coast has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.1.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Birmingham to Watford?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Birmingham to Watford?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Avanti West Coast, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Watford was searched and found on Dec 13, 2025 with a price of $13To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Birmingham to Watford, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $13 to $180 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Watford based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-12-13.
Usually Avanti West Coast will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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