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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 $55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 13m. 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 $55, while a train costs an average of $55.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$55 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Watford to Birmingham
Compare the available ways to get from Watford to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (1h 43m by train vs 1h 53m by car). Tickets start at around $55 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.
Travel optionsfrom Watford to Birmingham
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.
- C17800
9:38 AM 2h06 Watford Junction (WFJ) 11:44 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- C17800
9:38 AM 2h06 Watford Junction (WFJ) 11:44 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
W340779:31 AM 1h17 Watford Junction (WFJ) 10:48 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $80 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- Y80809
8:38 AM 2h06 Watford Junction (WFJ) 10:44 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $34 1 One-way 0 transfers - W70277 · Y80809
8:26 AM 2h18 Bushey (BSH) 10:44 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $34 1 One-way 1 transfer - C17800 · C17878+
G009599:38 AM 2h00 Watford Junction (WFJ) 11:38 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $77 1 One-way 2 transfers
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- Around 17 trains 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).
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry to go to Birmingham by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast.
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