Train from Watford to Birmingham: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Watford to Birmingham on December 11
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
West Midlands RailwayTrain
Watford Junction
Birmingham New StreetNo tags
Avanti West CoastTrain
Watford Junction
Birmingham New StreetNo tags
Avanti West CoastTrain
Watford Junction
Birmingham New StreetNo tags
West Midlands RailwayTrain
Watford Junction
Birmingham New StreetNo tags
Avanti West CoastTrain
Watford Junction
Birmingham New StreetNo tags

Get from Watford to Birmingham

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 1 hour 17 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7train per day
1h 17mAverage Duration
85 milesDistance
3kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Watford to Birmingham by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Watford to Birmingham?

    The cheapest train tickets from Watford to Birmingham start from $14. The average price for this train route is around $63. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Watford to Birmingham?

    The average train ride duration from Watford to Birmingham is 1h 17m, covering a distance of 85 miles (137 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 5m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.

  3. Which train operators service the Watford to Birmingham route?

    Several major train operators operate on this route with 7 trains available per day, including services from Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Railway.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Watford to Birmingham?

    The earliest train departs from Watford to Birmingham at 7:31am. And the latest train departs at 8:31pm.

  5. What is the best train operator from Watford to Birmingham?

    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.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Watford to Birmingham?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Avanti West Coast has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.1.

  7. Which train operator has the most timely service from Watford to Birmingham?

    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.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Watford to Birmingham?

    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.

Best price found
12/09
$25
12/10
$25
Today
$25
12/12
$25
12/13
$13
12/14
$13
12/15
$25
12/16
$25
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Watford to Birmingham was searched and found on Dec 13, 2025 with a price of $13

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Watford to Birmingham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $13 to $202 for a train ticket from Watford to Birmingham 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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