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The average train between Watford and Leicester takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is an hourly train service 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.

1h 37m
Duration
116 mi
Distance
£62
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Watford to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Watford and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Watford is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Leicester at 1:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsEast Midlands Railways1h 53m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsEast Midlands Railways1h 49m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsEast Midlands Railways1h 36m • 1 change
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    Caledonian SleeperEast Midlands Railways1h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsEast Midlands Railways2h 25m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsEast Midlands Railways1h 57m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsEast Midlands Railways1h 41m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsEast Midlands Railways1h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsEast Midlands Railways2h 5m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsEast Midlands Railways2h 1m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastEast Midlands Railways1h 47m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastEast Midlands Railways2h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsEast Midlands Railways2h 22m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsEast Midlands Railways1h 53m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsEast Midlands Railways1h 49m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsEast Midlands Railways1h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsEast Midlands Railways2h 22m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsEast Midlands Railways1h 53m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsEast Midlands Railways1h 49m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsEast Midlands Railways1h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsEast Midlands Railways2h 22m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsEast Midlands Railways1h 53m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsEast Midlands Railways1h 49m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsEast Midlands Railways1h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsEast Midlands Railways2h 22m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsEast Midlands Railways1h 53m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsEast Midlands Railways1h 49m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsEast Midlands Railways1h 36m • 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: 116.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 37m

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

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Leicester via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 47m.

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