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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 18 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: Watford
    Destination location: Watford Junction
    Operated by: West Midlands RailwayWest Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 18 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: Watford
    Destination location: Watford Junction
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 18 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: Watford
    Destination location: Watford Junction
    Operated by: West Midlands RailwayWest Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 18 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: Watford
    Destination location: Watford Junction
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 18 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: Watford
    Destination location: Watford Junction
    Operated by: West Midlands RailwayWest Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Birmingham to Watford.

Average Price$15 - $21Average Duration2h 15m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$15 - $201Average Duration1h 57m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Birmingham to Watford

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Watford. The journey takes about 2 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
2h 15mAverage Duration
$15Cheapest ticket
3kgCO₂ emissions

Train Birmingham to Watford: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$41
Average train trip duration1h 57m
Number of daily trains9
Earliest train departure7:21am
Distance85 miles (137 km)
Latest train departure5:36pm

Birmingham to Watford Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
06/14
$29
06/15
$29
Today
$29
06/17
$14
06/18
$22
06/19
$22
06/20
$22
06/21
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Birmingham to Watford was searched and found on Jun 17, 2025 with a price of $14

To 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 $14 to $188 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 $14 which is on 2025-06-17.

Usually RDG_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.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Birmingham to Watford is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Watford, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Birmingham and Watford, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Birmingham to Watford.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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