The average train between Birmingham and Watford takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Birmingham to Watford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Birmingham and Watford. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Watford at 12:53 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Watford station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 37m.
Birmingham to Watford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Watford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Book your Birmingham to Watford train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Birmingham and Watford is 137.9 km. The road distance is 153 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Watford Junction hourly. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 17m. West Midlands Trains also services this route hourly.