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Watford Junction to Birmingham New Street train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Street, starting from £4.50 and averaging £11.50. The entire journey takes no more than 1h 5m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Fri, Apr 25
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Sat, Apr 26
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Sun, Apr 27
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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
01:00 Watford Junction	06:15 Birmingham New Street	5h 15m, No direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
01:58 Watford Junction	07:14 Birmingham New Street	5h 16m, No direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
05:48 Watford Junction	07:44 Birmingham New Street	1h 56m, No direct	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 Junction to Birmingham New Street train route details

First train

01:00

Last train

23:29

Departure station

Watford Junction

Arrival station

Birmingham New Street

Journey time

1h 5m

Distance

86 miles

Price

£4.50*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains

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

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Street during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards 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 Watford Junction to Birmingham New Street, 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 Watford Junction to Birmingham New Street 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 planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Watford Junction to Birmingham New Street train ticket types

Save money on your trip from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Street with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same 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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Season tickets allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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

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Watford Junction to Birmingham New Street train prices and times

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