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Watford to Birmingham New Street Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Watford to Birmingham New Street? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as 117,31 kr, with average prices for this route around 155,89 kr. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
01:00 Watford Junction	06:15 Birmingham New Street	5h 15m, Changes required	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
01:58 Watford Junction	07:14 Birmingham New Street	5h 16m, Changes required	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
05:48 Watford Junction	07:44 Birmingham New Street	1h 56m, Changes required	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
05:55 Watford Junction	08:14 Birmingham New Street	2h 19m, Direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
06:31 Watford Junction	07:48 Birmingham New Street	1h 17m, Direct		Find Tickets
06:36 Watford Junction	08:44 Paris	2h 8m, Direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets View More Trains

Watford to Birmingham New Street Train Route Details

First train

01:00

Last train

23:29

Departure station

Watford

Arrival station

Birmingham New Street

Journey time

1h 5m

Distance

137 km

Price

117,31 kr*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains

How to book cheap train tickets from Watford to Birmingham New Street

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Watford to Birmingham New Street. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Watford to Birmingham New Street for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Watford to Birmingham New Street, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Watford to Birmingham New Street ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Watford to Birmingham New Street more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Watford to Birmingham New Street Train Ticket Types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.

Trains from Watford to Birmingham New Street from 117,31 kr

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Watford to Birmingham New Street Train prices and times

Watford to Birmingham New Street Train Route Details