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Birmingham to Watford train prices and times

Looking to travel from Birmingham to Watford? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £9.00, with average prices for this route around £11.50.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
11:47 Birmingham New Street	13:37 Watford Junction	1h 50m, No direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
12:21 Birmingham New Street	13:38 Watford Junction	1h 17m, Direct		Find Tickets
12:36 Birmingham New Street	14:33 Watford Junction	1h 57m, Direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
13:21 Birmingham New Street	14:37 Watford Junction	1h 16m, Direct		Find Tickets
13:36 Birmingham New Street	15:33 Watford Junction	1h 57m, Direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
13:47 Birmingham New Street	15:37 Paris	1h 50m, No direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets View More Trains

Birmingham to Watford train route details

First train

05:30

Last train

23:11

Departure station

Birmingham

Arrival station

Watford

Journey time

1h 13m

Distance

86 miles

Price

£9.00*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains

How to book cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Watford

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Birmingham to Watford can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Birmingham to Watford 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 is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Birmingham to Watford, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Birmingham to Watford ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Birmingham to Watford more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Birmingham to Watford train ticket types

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

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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These are valid for both the outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
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Typically, the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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