How to travel from Watford to Birmingham

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Compare train and bus 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 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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$27

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$50

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2h 15m

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1h 45m

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1h 53m

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The cheapest way to travel from Watford to Birmingham is a train with an average price of $27 (€22).
The fastest way to travel from Watford to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 23m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Watford and Birmingham including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Watford to Birmingham among Omio's users.

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from Watford to Birmingham

How to get from Watford to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Watford to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • West Midlands Trains
    9:38 AM2h06
    Watford
    11:44 AMBirmingham
    $171One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • West Midlands Trains
    9:38 AM2h06
    Watford
    11:44 AMBirmingham
    $171One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • West Midlands Trains
    9:38 AM2h06
    Watford
    11:44 AMBirmingham
    $171One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • West Midlands Trains
    8:26 AM2h48
    Watford
    11:14 AMBirmingham
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Watford to Birmingham

Travel to Birmingham 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 Watford to Birmingham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Watford and Birmingham including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Watford to Birmingham is a train with an average price of $27 (€22).
The fastest way to travel from Watford to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 23m.

The distance from Watford to Birmingham is approximately 85 miles (138 km).
The average frequency per day from Watford to Birmingham is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Watford to Birmingham:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Watford to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Watford to Birmingham:
  • 5 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains.
Omio customers who travel from Watford to Birmingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.
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