How to travel from Watford to Birmingham

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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • West Midlands TrainsLM103000 · W05691
    8:15 AM3h59
    Watford Junction (WFJ)
    12:14 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    $291One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • West Midlands TrainsLM101500 · W05727
    11:15 AM3h59
    Watford Junction (WFJ)
    3:14 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    $251One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • West Midlands TrainsLM103000+Avanti West CoastW02428+West Midlands TrainsW05685
    8:15 AM3h29
    Watford Junction (WFJ)
    11:44 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    $751One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • West Midlands TrainsLM102300 · W05703
    9:15 AM3h59
    Watford Junction (WFJ)
    1:14 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    $291One-way
    1 transfer
  • West Midlands TrainsLM101900 · W05715
    10:15 AM3h59
    Watford Junction (WFJ)
    2:14 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    $291One-way
    1 transfer
  • West Midlands TrainsLM102300+Avanti West CoastW02425 · L02366
    9:15 AM3h42
    Watford Junction (WFJ)
    12:57 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
    $751One-way
    2 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.

FAQs
You can travel between Watford and Birmingham by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Watford to Birmingham is a train with an average price of $7 (€6).
The fastest way to travel from Watford to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 1h 17m.
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 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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