What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Watchet?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Watchet is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Watchet?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Watchet is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Watchet?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Watchet. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Brendon Road via Park & Ride, Castle Way and Lethbridge Arms. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Watchet?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Watchet. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Taunton via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Leicester to Watchet?

The distance between Leicester and Watchet is 192 miles. The road distance is 163.2 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to Watchet without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Watchet without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £75 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Watchet?

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Leicester to Watchet, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Watchet bus from?

Leicester to Watchet bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Watchet train from?

Leicester to Watchet train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Watchet?

The best way to get from Leicester to Watchet is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Leicester to Watchet bus arrive?

Leicester to Watchet bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Park & Ride station.

Where does the Leicester to Watchet train arrive?

Leicester to Watchet train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Watchet?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Watchet is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Leicester to Watchet.

Where can I stay near Watchet?

There are 796+ hotels available in Watchet.

Leicester to Watchet - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Leicester to Watchet by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 28m
£76–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Park & Ridebus Cfc
2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to County Hallbus Cf9
8h 10m
£32–53
Drive 162.2 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Watchetcar 162.2 mi
3h 8m
£40–58

Leicester to Watchet by train, bus, and foot

110Weekly Services

5h 28mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 190.8 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Brendon Road via Birmingham New Street, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Millers Way, and Lethbridge Arms in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Brendon Road via Park & Ride, County Hall, Castle Way, and Lethbridge Arms in around 8h 10m.

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