The average train between Leicester and Watford takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Leicester 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 Leicester and Watford. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Watford at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Watford. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Watford station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Leicester to Watford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Watford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Book your Leicester to Watford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Leicester and Watford is 120.3 km. The road distance is 187 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Watford Junction via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 1h 39m.
