The average train between Leicester and Watford Junction takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Leicester to Watford Junction. 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 20 minutes between Leicester and Watford Junction. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 8:04 PM which arrives into Watford Junction at 9:37 PM. 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.

1h 39m • 1 change

1h 29m • 1 change

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1h 41m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Watford Junction. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Watford Junction station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Leicester to Watford Junction train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Watford Junction train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Book your Leicester to Watford Junction train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Leicester and Watford Junction is 119.5 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.