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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Watford Junction (WFJ)
- Cheapest price on Nov 01
- €17
- Average ticket price on Nov 01
- €31
- Fastest journey on Nov 01
- 1 h 18 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 01
- 1 h 19 m
- Trains on Nov 01
- 31
- 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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Watford Junction (WFJ) will cost around €31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
On Sun, Nov 01, we found 31 trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Watford Junction (WFJ), including 12 direct services.
On Sun, Nov 01 the direct trains cover the 137 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 18 m .
On Sun, Nov 01 the slowest trains will take 1 h 20 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.
S14561 · C18019 · Y808362:33 PM 2h02 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 4:35 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) €17 1 One-way 2 transfers- S14563 · C18021 · Y80813
12:33 PM 2h03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 2:36 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) €17 1 One-way 2 transfers - S14562 · C18024 · Y80824
1:33 PM 2h02 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 3:35 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) €17 1 One-way 2 transfers - Y80818 · Y80824
1:06 PM 2h29 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 3:35 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) €17 1 One-way 1 transfer - Y80808 · Y80813
12:06 PM 2h30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 2:36 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) €17 1 One-way 1 transfer
W333421:21 PM 1h18 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 2:39 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) €29 1 One-way 0 transfers- W33225
12:21 PM 1h18 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 1:39 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) €29 1 One-way 0 transfers - W33179
6:21 PM 1h18 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 7:39 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) €44 1 One-way 0 transfers - C01300
2:21 PM 1h20 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 3:41 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) €30 1 One-way 0 transfers - W33226
5:21 PM 1h20 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 6:41 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) €44 1 One-way 0 transfers
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 11 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €11 but you can travel from only €9 by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:35, the last at 21:06. The fastest train covers the 137 km distance in 1h 11m.
Distance 137 km |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 11m |
First train 4:35 AM |
Last train 9:06 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
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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, Saturday, October 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W33461 | Delayed 11:14 PM 10:03 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h32 | 12:29 AM 12:29 AMWatford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, November 1 | |||||
| W33312 | 8:26 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h39 | 10:05 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33035 | 8:56 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h36 | 10:32 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L12492 | 9:07 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h18 | 11:25 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33206 | 9:30 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h40 | 11:10 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33195+S14554 | 9:34 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h09 | 11:43 AM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1 transfer | |
| L22966 | 10:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h03 | 12:09 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33176 | 10:30 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h37 | 12:07 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S14565 · C17882 | 10:34 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h53 | 12:27 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1 transfer | |
| Y80799 · Y80804 | 11:06 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h29 | 1:35 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1 transfer | |
| S14564 · C17879 · Y80804 | 11:33 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h02 | 1:35 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 2 transfers | |
| Y80808 · Y80813 | 12:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h30 | 2:36 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1 transfer | |
| W33225 | 12:21 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h18 | 1:39 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S14563 · C18021 · Y80813 | 12:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h03 | 2:36 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 2 transfers | |
| Y80818 · Y80824 | 1:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h29 | 3:35 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1 transfer | |
| W33342 | 1:21 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h18 | 2:39 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S14562 · C18024 · Y80824 | 1:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h02 | 3:35 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 2 transfers | |
| Y80830 · Y80836 | 2:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h29 | 4:35 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1 transfer | |
| C01300 | 2:21 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h20 | 3:41 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S14561 · C18019 · Y80836 | 2:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h02 | 4:35 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 2 transfers | |
| Y80842 · W70355 | 3:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h00 | 6:06 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1 transfer | |
| S14560 · C18023 · W70355 | 3:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h33 | 6:06 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 2 transfers | |
| Y80854 · W70361 | 4:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h30 | 6:36 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1 transfer | |
| S14559 · C17889 · Y80860 | 4:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h04 | 6:37 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 2 transfers | |
| Y80866 · W70376 | 5:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h30 | 7:36 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1 transfer | |
| W33226 | 5:21 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h20 | 6:41 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y80876 · Y80884 | 6:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h28 | 8:34 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1 transfer | |
| W33179 | 6:21 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h18 | 7:39 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S14557 · C17779 · Y80884 | 6:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h01 | 8:34 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 2 transfers | |
| Y80890 · W70403 | 7:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h16 | 9:22 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1 transfer | |
| W33174 | 7:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h20 | 8:42 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33359+L22942 | 7:33 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h53 | 9:26 PM Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1 transfer | |
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Popular train stations from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to 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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