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Watford Junction to Birmingham train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Watford Junction to Birmingham, starting from AU$ 9.26 and averaging AU$ 24.60. The entire journey takes no more than 1h 18m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Sun, Aug 3
From AU$ 14.91
Mon, Aug 4
From AU$ 15.43
Tue, Aug 5
From AU$ 9.26
Wed, Aug 6
From AU$ 18.51
Thu, Aug 7
From AU$ 18.51
Fri, Aug 8
From AU$ 18.51
Sat, Aug 9
From AU$ 18.51

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
07:44 Watford Junction	10:11 Birmingham New Street	2h 27m, Direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
08:06 Watford Junction	09:55 Birmingham New Street	1h 49m, Direct		Find Tickets
08:10 Watford Junction	10:45 Birmingham New Street	2h 35m, No direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
08:44 Watford Junction	11:03 Birmingham New Street	2h 19m, Direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
09:06 Watford Junction	10:49 Birmingham New Street	1h 43m, Direct		Find Tickets
09:11 Watford Junction	11:44 Paris	2h 33m, No direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets View More Trains

Watford Junction to Birmingham train route details

First train

07:44

Last train

23:39

Departure station

Watford Junction

Arrival station

Birmingham

Journey time

1h 18m

Distance

137 km

Price

AU$ 9.26*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains

How to book cheap train tickets from Watford Junction to Birmingham

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Watford Junction to Birmingham 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, 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 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 Junction to Birmingham ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

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 more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Watford Junction to Birmingham 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:

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