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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Watford Junction (WFJ)
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£7
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£22
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
1 h 12 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
1 h 15 m
Trains on 05 Sept
41
Distance
137 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Watford Junction (WFJ) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Watford Junction (WFJ) will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 41 trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Watford Junction (WFJ), including 27 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 137 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Y8087014:361h57Birmingham New Street (BHM)16:33Watford Junction (WFJ)£71One-way0 changes- W0022018:062h06Birmingham New Street (BHM)20:12Watford Junction (WFJ)£101One-way0 changes
- Y80785 · W702826:132h46Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:59Watford Junction (WFJ)£101One-way1 change
- Y8085813:361h57Birmingham New Street (BHM)15:33Watford Junction (WFJ)£111One-way0 changes
- W0022219:062h05Birmingham New Street (BHM)21:11Watford Junction (WFJ)£111One-way0 changes
W336526:281h12Birmingham New Street (BHM)7:40Watford Junction (WFJ)£191One-way0 changes- W335496:061h12Birmingham New Street (BHM)7:18Watford Junction (WFJ)£191One-way0 changes
- W3347413:211h17Birmingham New Street (BHM)14:38Watford Junction (WFJ)£191One-way0 changes
- W3344312:211h17Birmingham New Street (BHM)13:38Watford Junction (WFJ)£161One-way0 changes
- W3355118:211h17Birmingham New Street (BHM)19:38Watford Junction (WFJ)£131One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Watford Junction (WFJ)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Watford Junction (WFJ) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 33m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £19, while a coach costs an average of £22.
Distance: 137 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£19 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price | £35 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Watford Junction (WFJ):
A train is £3 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Watford Junction (WFJ) costing on average £22.
Other travel options to Watford Junction (WFJ) take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 51m.
Tickets start at around £19 compared to roughly £35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £17. The journey takes 2h 3m versus 2h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Watford Junction (WFJ) train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Watford Junction (WFJ) trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W34233 | On time 11:21 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h17 | 12:38 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y80859 | On time 11:36 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h57 | 13:33 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33910 | On time 12:21 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h17 | 13:38 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C17802 | On time 12:36 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h57 | 14:33 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33922 | On time 13:21 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h17 | 14:38 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y80883 | On time 13:36 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h57 | 15:33 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33959+Y80891 | On time 13:47 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h50 | 15:37 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1 change | |
| C17801 · W88255 | On time 14:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h48 | 16:54 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1 change | |
| W33972 | On time 14:21 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h17 | 15:38 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y80895 | On time 14:36 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h57 | 16:33 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34236 | On time 15:21 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h17 | 16:38 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y80903 | On time 15:36 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h57 | 17:33 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34244 | On time 16:21 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h17 | 17:38 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C17796 | On time 16:36 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h57 | 18:33 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33901 | On time 17:21 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h17 | 18:38 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y80917 | On time 17:36 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h57 | 19:33 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34152 | On time 18:21 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h17 | 19:38 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C17906 | On time 18:36 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h57 | 20:33 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W00587 | On time 19:21 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h17 | 20:38 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y80927 | On time 19:36 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h57 | 21:33 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33999 | On time 20:21 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h16 | 21:37 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y80931 | On time 20:36 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h55 | 22:31 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34268 | On time 21:11 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h15 | 22:26 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
| W33549 | 6:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h12 | 7:18 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y80785 · W70282 | 6:13 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h46 | 8:59 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1 change | |
| W33652 | 6:28 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h12 | 7:40 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y80787 | 6:36 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h57 | 8:33 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33544+Y80810 | 6:47 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h50 | 8:37 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1 change | |
| Y80790 · W70294 | 7:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h53 | 9:59 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1 change | |
| W33431 | 7:21 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h17 | 8:38 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C17942 | 7:36 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h57 | 9:33 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33537+Y80821 | 7:47 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h50 | 9:37 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1 change | |
| Y80798 · W70307 | 8:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h53 | 10:59 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1 change | |
| W33583 | 8:21 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h17 | 9:38 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y80802 | 8:36 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h57 | 10:33 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33661+Y80833 | 8:47 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h50 | 10:37 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1 change | |
| W33527 | 9:21 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h17 | 10:38 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y80811 | 9:36 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h57 | 11:33 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33558 | 10:21 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h17 | 11:38 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Watford Junction (WFJ)
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Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Watford Junction (WFJ) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:35, the last at 20:36. The fastest train covers the 137 km distance in 1h 13m.
Distance 137 km |
Average train duration 2h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 4:35 |
Last train 20:36 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Watford Junction (WFJ) trainsAvanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry trains will get you between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Watford Junction (WFJ) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Watford Junction (WFJ) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Watford Junction (WFJ) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Watford Junction (WFJ), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Watford Junction (WFJ)
Most Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Watford Junction (WFJ) trains use the Birmingham New Street to Watford Junction station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Watford Junction (WFJ) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Getting to Watford Junction from Watford city centre
Watford Junction train station facilities and services
Watford Junction has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Watford Junction.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Watford Junction.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Watford Junction. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Watford Junction: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Watford Junction: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Watford Junction: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible on platform 6, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket Vending Machines are located in the Booking Hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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