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Compare train for Watford to Birmingham
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 an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 16m. 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 train costs an average of $24, while a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m 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 53m.
The journey is about 7m faster (1h 46m by train vs 1h 53m by car) and roughly $25 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($24 vs $49). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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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.
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C340987:28 AM2h20Watford High Street (WFH)9:48 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$281One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- W33186+C340987:28 AM2h20Watford High Street (WFH)9:48 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$281One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- Y8082012:37 PM2h08Watford Junction (WFJ)2:45 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$301One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W003137:44 AM2h24Watford Junction (WFJ)10:08 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$301One-way0 transfers
- W003137:41 AM2h27Bushey (BSH)10:08 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$301One-way0 transfers
- L1229811:44 AM2h29Watford Junction (WFJ)2:13 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$301One-way0 transfers
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Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 53m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Watford and Birmingham as scheduled services by train 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, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Birmingham, Brunel Street.
- 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 Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains.
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