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Explore cheap prices from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Street

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Street, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

£4.50

Sat24May

£7.50

Sun25May

£9.00

Mon26May

£9.00

Tue27May

£9.00

Wed28May

£9.00

Thu29May

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Fri30May

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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

Watford Junction to Birmingham New Street train prices and times

Looking to travel from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Street? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £4.50, with average prices for this route around £9.00.

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

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Sat, May 24
From £4.50
Sun, May 25
From £7.50
Mon, May 26
From £9.00
Tue, May 27
From £9.00
Wed, May 28
From £9.00
Thu, May 29
From £9.00
Fri, May 30

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
01:00 Watford Junction	06:12 Birmingham New Street	5h 12m, 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
05:58 Watford Junction	08:12 Birmingham New Street	2h 14m, Direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
06:17 Watford Junction	07:45 Birmingham New Street	1h 28m, No direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
06:31 Watford Junction	07:48 Birmingham New Street	1h 17m, Direct		Find Tickets
06:36 Watford Junction	08:45 Paris	2h 9m, Direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets View More Trains

Watford Junction to Birmingham New Street train route details

First train

01:00

Last train

21:58

Departure station

Watford Junction

Arrival station

Birmingham New Street

Journey time

1h 17m

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

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 Watford Junction to Birmingham New Street can result in significant cost savings.

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 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 Watford Junction to Birmingham New Street more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Watford Junction to Birmingham New Street train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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These two types of tickets are specifically for use during off-peak and super off-peak times, with cheaper prices, making them suitable for those who enjoy leisure travel.
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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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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