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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Watford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Watford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (1h 41m by train vs 1h 53m by car). Tickets start at around $59 compared to roughly $49 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Birmingham to Watford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Watford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Y808846:33 PM2h01Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:34 PMWatford Junction (WFJ)$201One-way0 transfers
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- Y808846:33 PM2h01Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:34 PMWatford Junction (WFJ)$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W331747:22 PM1h18Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:40 PMWatford Junction (WFJ)$381One-way0 transfers
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- Y80890 · W704037:06 PM2h16Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:22 PMWatford Junction (WFJ)$201One-way1 transfer
- Y80884 · W703976:33 PM2h24Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:57 PMBushey (BSH)$201One-way1 transfer
- Y80876 · W703906:06 PM2h33Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:39 PMBushey (BSH)$201One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Watford
Travel to Watford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Watford.
- Around 22 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Watford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Watford Junction (WFJ).
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways to go to Watford by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast.
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