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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Watford to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m 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 Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 23m.
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How to get from Watford to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Watford to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:38 AM2h06Watford11:44 AMBirmingham$171One-way0 transfers
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9:38 AM2h06Watford11:44 AMBirmingham$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:38 AM2h06Watford11:44 AMBirmingham$171One-way0 transfers
Other options
8:26 AM2h48Watford11:14 AMBirmingham$221One-way0 transfers
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Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 23m.
- Around 23 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Watford and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Watford Junction (WFJ) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and arrive in Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway.
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Birmingham by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains.
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