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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 train with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$32 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Watford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 8m.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Watford
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.
10:21 AM1h17Birmingham11:38 AMWatford$221One-way0 transfers
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10:21 AM1h17Birmingham11:38 AMWatford$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:21 AM1h17Birmingham11:38 AMWatford$221One-way0 transfers
Other options
10:36 AM2h11Birmingham12:47 PMWatford$261One-way0 transfers
9:36 AM2h12Birmingham11:48 AMWatford$261One-way0 transfers
8:21 PM1h27Birmingham9:48 PMWatford$461One-way0 transfers
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Other travel options to Watford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 8m.
- Around 21 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses 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).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Watford by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Watford by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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