Watford to Leicester Trains

Watford to Leicester trains

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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: £68
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Watford Junction to London Eustontrain Milton Keynes Central - London Euston / ...
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1h 47m

£55–115

Watford to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Watford and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 4:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Watford is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Leicester at 12:57 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 Monday, August 10, 2026

2:39 PM → 4:04 PM
1h 25m • 1 change
3:39 PM → 5:05 PM
1h 26m • 1 change
4:39 PM → 6:09 PM
1h 29m • 1 change
5:02 PM → 6:39 PM
1h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

4:13 AM → 6:35 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
5:11 AM → 7:05 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
5:59 AM → 7:48 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
6:31 AM → 8:08 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

4:13 AM → 6:35 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
5:11 AM → 7:05 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
5:59 AM → 7:48 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
6:31 AM → 8:08 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
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