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Trip Overview

The average bus between Watford and Leicester takes 4h 20m and the fastest bus takes 3h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Watford 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.

4h 20m
Duration
126 mi
Distance
£18
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Watford to Leicester bus times

Buses run twice daily between Watford and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Leicester at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyFlixBus3h 40m • 1 change
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    Arriva UKFlixBus4h 9m • 1 change
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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyFlixBus3h 53m • 1 change
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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyFlixBus3h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Watford 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.

Map of how to get from Watford to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 126.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Watford, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a bus from Town Hall to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2 and London Heathrow Airport in around 3h 38m.

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