The average bus between Watford Junction and Leicester takes 3h 21m and the fastest bus takes 2h 48m. There is a bus service every few hours from Watford Junction to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Watford Junction and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 12:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Watford Junction is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Leicester at 3:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Black Boy PH and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 13m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Watford Junction to Leicester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford Junction to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Airport Bus Station and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Watford Junction to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Airport Bus Station.
Watford Junction to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
The distance between Watford Junction and Leicester is 119.5 km. The road distance is 137 km.
National Express operates a bus from Airport Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £11–19 and the journey takes 2h.