There are 4 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 19m£132–194Drive 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 9m£57–91Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain Leeds - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugbytrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
4h 43m£49–82
Leeds to Watford Gap by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 19m.
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 19m and costs £130 - £200.
It takes approximately 3h 19m 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 914+ 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 19m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leeds to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leeds to Tamworth High Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Long Buckby
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–35
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Tamworth to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–22
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Tamworth to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- TransPennine Express
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