There are 3 ways to get from Leeds to Watford Gap by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Long Buckbytrain Birmingham New Street - Northampton / ...
3h 18m£104–164Drive 133.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Leeds to Watford Gapcar 133.3 mi
2h 11m£33–48Train via Tamworth
- Take the train from Leeds to Tamworth High Leveltrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Tamworth to Rugbytrain Crewe - London Euston / ...
4h 52m£67–101
Leeds to Watford Gap by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Watford Gap is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Leeds to Watford Gap is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Watford Gap. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Long Buckby via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Leeds and Watford Gap is 170 miles. The road distance is 134.1 miles.
The best way to get from Leeds to Watford Gap without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Leeds to Watford Gap, including transfers.
Leeds to Watford Gap train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Watford Gap train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Watford Gap is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Leeds to Watford Gap.
There are 897+ hotels available in Watford Gap.
What companies run services between Leeds, England and Watford Gap, England?
You can take a train from Leeds to Watford Gap via Birmingham New Street and Long Buckby in around 3h 18m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
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- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leeds to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leeds to Tamworth High Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- Cross Country
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