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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Watford is to bus and train which costs £20 - £55 and takes 2h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Watford is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Watford?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Watford station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Watford Junction station via Airport Bus Station and Black Boy PH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Watford?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Watford. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Watford Junction via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

How far is it from Leicester to Watford?

The distance between Leicester and Watford is 117 miles. The road distance is 86.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Watford without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Leicester to Watford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Watford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to Watford train from?

Leicester to Watford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Watford?

The best way to get from Leicester to Watford is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £45 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Leicester to Watford bus arrive?

Leicester to Watford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Airport Bus Station.

Where does the Leicester to Watford train arrive?

Leicester to Watford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Watford?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Watford is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Leicester to Watford.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Watford?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to Watford?

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Where can I stay near Watford?

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Leicester to Watford - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 321 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Watford by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Watford Junctiontrain London Euston - Milton Keynes Central / ...
1h 38m
£56–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3h 8m
£18–45
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Northampton Town Centrebus Uk900
2. Take the train from Northampton to Watford Junctiontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2h 42m
£21–52
Drive 86 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Watfordcar 86 mi
1h 27m
£21–31
Train, line 321 bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Lutontrain
3. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Beechen Grovebus 321
3h 10m
£36–58

Leicester to Watford by train and foot

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1h 38mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 116.4 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Watford Junction via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Airport Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £14–35 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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